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What is another word for Conceited? – 198 Conceited Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    arrogant proud haughty vain egotistical self-important pompous pretentious snobbish superior condescending patronizing boastful narcissistic egocentric self-centered smug complacent overconfident cocky insolent imperious domineering overbearing high-handed snooty affected mannered ostentatious showy flashy grandiose inflated puffed-up self-satisfied conceitedly self-aggrandizing vainglorious bigheaded full-of-oneself high-and-mighty holier-than-thou know-it-all self-opinionated swellheaded too-big-for-one's-britches

    Meaning of Conceited

    having or showing too much pride in one's own abilities or achievements

    Definitions

    • Having or showing an excessively high opinion of one's own abilities, appearance, or achievements
    • * Having or showing an attitude of superiority, often accompanied by a lack of humility or modesty

    Etymology of Conceited

    The word "conceited" originated in the 15th century, derived from the Old French word "conceite", meaning "idea" or "notion", which is itself derived from the Latin word "conceptus", meaning "something conceived"
    Historically, the word "conceited" was used to describe someone who had an excessively high opinion of themselves, often accompanied by a lack of humility or modesty

    Example Uses

    • He was so conceited that he thought he was the only one who could solve the problem
    • * She was a conceited actress who always demanded special treatment
    • * His conceited attitude made it difficult for him to work with others

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    humble modest unassuming lowly meek mild unpretentious unostentatious simple straightforward down-to-earth genuine sincere unselfish altruistic selfless self-effacing retiring shy diffident timid bashful blushing demure coy reserved restrained unobtrusive unnoticeable invisible anonymous

    Related Nouns

    ego pride vanity arrogance haughtiness conceit self-importance pomposity pretentiousness snobbery superiority condescension patronage boastfulness narcissism egocentrism self-centeredness smugness complacency overconfidence cockiness insolence imperiousness domineering overbearance high-handedness snootiness affectation mannerism ostentation showiness flashiness grandiosity inflation self-satisfaction

    Related Verbs

    brag boast swagger strut preen primp prance show-off flaunt parade display exhibit showcase highlight emphasize magnify exaggerate inflate puff-up blow-up swell expand enlarge amplify intensify concentrate focus fixate obsess fix rivet fasten attach bind tie link connect associate relate correlate

    Related Adjectives

    arrogant proud haughty vain egotistical self-important pompous pretentious snobbish superior condescending patronizing boastful narcissistic egocentric self-centered smug complacent overconfident cocky insolent imperious domineering overbearing high-handed snooty affected mannered ostentatious showy flashy grandiose inflated puffed-up self-satisfied conceitedly self-aggrandizing vainglorious bigheaded full-of-oneself high-and-mighty holier-than-thou know-it-all self-opinionated swellheaded too-big-for-one's-britches