conceit  conceit

Meanings

• Noun

  A pompous or excessive belief in one's own abilities, qualities, or achievements.

  - "His conceit led him to believe he was the best painter in the world."
  - "She had a conceit of herself as a great cook, but her dishes were often burnt."
  - "The actor's conceit got the best of him, and he became difficult to work with."

• Noun

  A fancy or extravagant idea, especially one that is impractical or unrealistic.

  - "The architect's conceit for a skyscraper with a helipad on the roof was never realized."
  - "His conceit for a solar-powered car was a great idea, but the technology was not yet advanced enough."
  - "Her conceit for a garden filled with unicorns and fairies was lovely, but impractical."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with   conceit  conceit
deceit , complete , feast , lead , receive , seat

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Variants

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conceited , conceitedly , conceitedness , conceitednesses

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Etymology

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From Old French 'conceite', meaning 'thought, opinion, belief'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'conceit' has been used in English since the 15th century.

2. In Shakespeare's play 'Love's Labour's Lost', the character Jaquenetta accuses the character Armado of having a 'conceit of his own conceit'.

3. The term 'conceit poetry' refers to poetry that uses elaborate and extravagant conceits to explore a theme or convey a message.

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Related Concepts

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1. Hubris: Hubris is a similar concept to conceit, but it refers specifically to an excessive pride or self-confidence that leads to a person's downfall. While conceit can be a positive quality when used in moderation, hubris is always a negative one.

2. Ego: Ego is a psychological term that refers to a person's sense of self, including their thoughts, feelings, and experiences. Conceit can be seen as an extreme form of ego, where a person's belief in their own abilities or qualities becomes excessive and distorted.

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Culture

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In literature, conceit is often used to describe a metaphorical or figurative idea that is used to explore a theme or convey a message. For example, John Donne's poem 'The Sun Rising' uses conceits to personify the sun and daybreak, and to explore the theme of love and time.

How to Memorize "  conceit  conceit"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person with an inflated ego, strutting around with their head held high and their chest puffed out. Imagine their exaggerated belief in their own abilities or qualities, and how this might affect their interactions with others.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'conceit' with the idea of an excessive or unrealistic belief. Think of examples of people or characters who have a conceit, and consider how this belief affects their actions and relationships.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'CRAZY' to remember the definition of conceit: 'C' for 'Conceited', 'R' for 'Really', 'A' for 'Arrogant', 'Z' for 'Zany', and 'Y' for 'Yielding'.

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