What is the meaning of conceit?

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noun

  • Feelings of excessive pride.
  • An elaborate poetic image or a far-fetched comparison of very dissimilar things.
  • A witty or ingenious turn of phrase.
    • usage: "he could always come up with some inspired off-the-wall conceit"
  • An artistic device or effect.
    • usage: "the architect's brilliant conceit was to build the house around the tree"
  • The trait of being unduly vain and conceited; false pride.
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