Definition of Conceit

Noun: conceit kun'seet

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