conceits

[US]/kənˈsiːts/
[UK]/kənˈsiːts/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.excessive pride in oneself; an idea or thought that is fanciful or imaginative; clever or fanciful expression; original metaphor or simile

Phrases & Collocations

artistic conceits

literary conceits

false conceits

intellectual conceits

poetic conceits

grand conceits

self conceits

social conceits

vanity conceits

personal conceits

Example Sentences

his conceits about his intelligence often annoy others.

the artist's conceits were reflected in his extravagant paintings.

she expressed her conceits through her fashion choices.

his literary conceits made the poem difficult to understand.

conceits in his speech revealed his inflated sense of self-worth.

the novel is filled with clever conceits and metaphors.

her conceits about beauty were challenged by her friends.

conceits can sometimes lead to misunderstandings in conversations.

his conceits about success often overshadowed his achievements.

the philosopher's conceits opened up new avenues of thought.

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