Synonyms: conceit, conceitedness, vanity
Definition: the trait of being unduly vain and conceited; false pride
Similar words: trait
Definition: a distinguishing feature of your personal nature
Synonyms: conceit
Definition: an artistic device or effect
Usage: the architect's brilliant conceit was to build the house around the tree
Similar words: device
Definition: something in an artistic work designed to achieve a particular effect
Synonyms: conceit
Definition: a witty or ingenious turn of phrase
Usage: he could always come up with some inspired off-the-wall conceit
Similar words: turn of expression, turn of phrase
Definition: a distinctive spoken or written expression
Usage: John's succinct turn of phrase persuaded her that it would not be a good idea
Synonyms: conceit
Definition: an elaborate poetic image or a far-fetched comparison of very dissimilar things
Similar words: figure, figure of speech, trope, image
Definition: language used in a figurative or nonliteral sense
Synonyms: conceit, amour propre, self-love, vanity
Definition: feelings of excessive pride
Similar words: pride, pridefulness
Definition: a feeling of self-respect and personal worth