Main entry: conceit, conceitedness, vanity
Definition: the trait of being unduly vain and conceited; false pride
Main entry: conceit
Definition: an artistic device or effect
Usage: the architect's brilliant conceit was to build the house around the tree
Main entry: conceit
Definition: a witty or ingenious turn of phrase
Usage: he could always come up with some inspired off-the-wall conceit
Main entry: conceit
Definition: an elaborate poetic image or a far-fetched comparison of very dissimilar things
Main entry: conceit, amour propre, self-love, vanity
Definition: feelings of excessive pride