Definition of conceit. Meaning of conceit. Synonyms of conceit

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Definition of conceit

Conceit
Conceit Con*ceit", v. i. To form an idea; to think. [Obs.] Those whose . . . vulgar apprehensions conceit but low of matrimonial purposes. --Milton.
Conceit
Conceit Con*ceit", v. t. To conceive; to imagine. [Archaic] The strong, by conceiting themselves weak, are therebly rendered as inactive . . . as if they really were so. --South. One of two bad ways you must conceit me, Either a coward or a flatterer. --Shak.

Meaning of conceit from wikipedia

- An extended metaphor, also known as a conceit or sustained metaphor, is the use of a single metaphor or analogy at length in a work of literature. It...
- Look up conceit in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. A conceit is an extended metaphor, especially in literature. Conceit may also refer to: Conceit (novel)...
- In drama and other art forms, the central conceit of a work of fiction is the underlying fictitious ****umption which must be accepted by the audience...
- Conceit (fl. c. 2007) is an American rapper from San Francisco. He won the YouTube "On The Rise" video contest, [clarification needed][when?] where the...
- The Fatal Conceit: The Errors of Socialism is a book written by the economist and political philosopher Friedrich Hayek and edited by the philosopher...
- Gambler's conceit is the fallacy described by behavioral economist David J. Ewing, where a gambler believes they will be able to stop a risky behavior...
- Conceit is a novel by the Canadian author Mary Novik, published in 2007 by Doubleday Canada. Set in 17th century London, Conceit is the story of Pegge...
- Conceit is a 1921 American silent drama film directed by Burton George, produced by Selznick Pictures, and released by Select Pictures. The film stars...
- album, the band had demoed three tracks, "A New Level", "Regular People (Conceit)" and "No Good (Attack the Radical)". The rest of the songs were written...
- Author and critic Salman Rushdie argues that it has "a patently ridiculous conceit." The film received positive reviews from many Indian film critics, though...