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conceit
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/kənˈsiːt/
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/kənˈsit/
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conceit
noun
conceits
pl
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/kənˈsiːt/
US
/kənˈsit/
метафора
The poem uses an extended conceit to compare life to a journey.
В стихотворении используется развернутая метафора, чтобы сравнить жизнь с путешествием.
тщеславие
His conceit made him believe he was the best at everything.
Его тщеславие заставляло его верить, что он лучший во всем.
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Sinonimi
arrogance
egotism
self-importance
vanity
hubris
pride
narcissism
conceit
verb
conceited
Past Simple
conceited
Past Participle
conceiting
Gerund
UK
/kənˈsiːt/
US
/kənˈsit/
Archaic or dialectal usage in modern English.
воображать
He tends to conceit himself as the best player on the team.
Он склонен воображать себя лучшим игроком в команде.
Definizioni
conceit
noun
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.
conceit
verb
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.
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