conceit
definitions
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noun
excessive pride in one's abilities or appearance; self-importanceen: excessive pride in one's abilities or appearance; self-importance
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noun
an imaginative or fanciful idea; a notionen: an imaginative or fanciful idea; a notion
examples
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The artist's conceit was evident in his work.
The artist's conceit was evident in his work.
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She had a conceit that she could fly.
She had a conceit that she could fly.