conceited

[ kuhn-see-tid ]
/ kənˈsi tɪd /
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adjective

having an excessively favorable opinion of one's abilities, appearance, etc.
Archaic.
  1. having an opinion.
  2. fanciful; whimsical.
Obsolete. intelligent; clever.

Origin of conceited

First recorded in 1535–45; conceit + -ed2

OTHER WORDS FROM conceited

con·ceit·ed·ly, adverb con·ceit·ed·ness, noun un·con·ceit·ed, adjective un·con·ceit·ed·ly, adverb

Words nearby conceited

concealed hemorrhage, concealed-carry, concealment, concede, conceit, conceited, conceivable, conceive, concelebrant, concelebrate, concelebration

Words related to conceitedness

chutzpah, pretension, disdain, hubris, aloofness, ego, pride, egotism, vanity, smugness, arrogance, selfishness, self-absorption, narcissism, self-confidence, condescension, audacity, cockiness, nerve, gall

Example sentences from the Web for conceitedness

  • "I have not the conceitedness to think that you love me, Mademoiselle," said Cayrol, humbly.

    Serge Panine, Complete |Georges Ohnet

  • Sally's conceitedness soared into the air and frowned down upon the faltering Gaga with something like scorn.

    Coquette |Frank Swinnerton

British Dictionary definitions for conceitedness

conceited
/ (kənˈsiːtɪd) /

adjective

having a high or exaggerated opinion of oneself or one's accomplishments
archaic fanciful
obsolete witty or intelligent

Derived forms of conceited

conceitedly, adverb conceitedness, noun