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self-conceited

adj · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adj

Meaning 1

Having self-conceit; vain; having a high or overweening opinion of one's own person or merits.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

adjective satellite

Meaning 2

characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • a conceited fool
  • an attitude of self-conceited arrogance
  • an egotistical disregard of others
  • so swollen by victory that he was unfit for normal duty
  • growing ever more swollen-headed and arbitrary
  • vain about her clothes

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: conceited, egotistic, egotistical, swollen, swollen-headed, vain

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From self- + conceited.

Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Hungarian: elbizakodott — having self-conceit; vain
  • Hungarian: beképzelt — having self-conceit; vain
  • Hungarian: nagyképű — having self-conceit; vain
  • Hungarian: önhitt — having self-conceit; vain