conceit

UK
/kənˈsiːt/
US
/kənˈsit/
conceitsubstantiv
conceits
Pl.
UK
/kənˈsiːt/
US
/kənˈsit/
Übersetzungen
The poem uses an extended conceit to compare life to a journey.
В стихотворении используется развернутая метафора, чтобы сравнить жизнь с путешествием.
His conceit made him believe he was the best at everything.
Его тщеславие заставляло его верить, что он лучший во всем.
Definitionen
An excessively favorable opinion of one's own ability, importance, or wit.
His conceit made it difficult for him to accept constructive criticism.
A fanciful expression in writing or speech; an elaborate metaphor.
The poem's central conceit compares the world to a stage.
An artistic effect or device.
The film's visual conceit was its use of black and white to depict the past.
A notion, idea, or concept formed in the mind; a fanciful thought or whim.
She laughed at the conceit that time could be bottled in a jar.
conceitverb
conceited
Präteritum
conceited
Partizip Perfekt
conceiting
Gerundium
UK
/kənˈsiːt/
US
/kənˈsit/
Archaic or dialectal usage in modern English.
Übersetzungen
He tends to conceit himself as the best player on the team.
Он склонен воображать себя лучшим игроком в команде.
Definitionen
To flatter oneself or take pride in something.
He conceited himself an expert in complex problem-solving.
To imagine or conceive (something) in the mind.
He conceited a bold strategy long before his rivals considered the possibility.