The meaning of CONCEITED is ingeniously contrived : fanciful. How to use conceited in a sentence.

A vocal delivery that might seem haughty or conceited, too mellifluous or elegant, excessively 'musical', or calculated to please others must be avoided.

CONCEITED definition: having an excessively favorable opinion of one's abilities, appearance, etc. See examples of conceited used in a sentence.

An offshoot of conceit, conceited was first recorded in 1600 as meaning “having an overwhelming opinion of oneself.” It’s a shortened form of “self-conceited” and the total opposite of "modest."

conceited (kənˈsiːtɪd) adj 1. having a high or exaggerated opinion of oneself or one's accomplishments 2. archaic fanciful

Definition of conceited adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

There are 14 meanings listed in OED's entry for the word conceited, nine of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

The meaning of CONCEIT is favorable opinion; especially : excessive appreciation of one's own worth or virtue. How to use conceit in a sentence.

Conceited definition: Holding or characterized by an unduly high opinion of oneself; vain.

• Cast down that over-mighty, conceited, lying, sleazy failure of a government from its seat. • Love is never boastful, or conceited, or rude; never selfish, not quick to take offense.