conceited

[ kuhn-see-tid ]

adjective

1. having an excessively favorable opinion of one's abilities, appearance, etc.

   Synonyms: self-satisfied, self-important, egotistic, proud, vain

2. Archaic.
   1. having an opinion.
   2. fanciful; whimsical.
3. Obsolete. intelligent; clever.

conceited

/ kənˈsiːtɪd /

adjective

1. having a high or exaggerated opinion of oneself or one's accomplishments
2. archaic.
   fanciful
3. obsolete.
   witty or intelligent

Derived Forms

• conˈceitedly, adverb
• conˈceitedness, noun

Other Words From

• con·ceited·ly adverb
• con·ceited·ness noun
• uncon·ceited adjective
• uncon·ceited·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of conceited¹

First recorded in 1535–45; conceit + -ed ²

Example Sentences

“Maybe I’m being conceited, but I believe we may have stumbled into a new sound,” he enthuses.

From Los Angeles Times

“I will remain committed to my national duty without tolerating any arrogant or conceited behavior.”

From New York Times

At any small referee decision, a conceited group of Roma players scream for explanation.

From BBC

“I know that sounds very conceited, cocky,” he said, to which Syl’violet whipped back: “No! It sounds privileged!”

From New York Times

“It was the wildest experience I’ve ever done as an actor and kind of one of the most rewarding experiences,” says James Marsden, who plays a horribly conceited version of himself as a juror.

From Seattle Times