Conceit: alternatives and connections

That which is devised, or formed by design; a contrivance; an invention; a project; a scheme; often, a scheme to deceive; a stratagem; an artifice.

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The form of anything; shape; outline; appearance.

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An imitation, representation, or similitude of any person, thing, or act, sculptured, drawn, painted, or otherwise made perceptible to the sight; a v…

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A small European lamprey (Petromyzon branchialis); -- called also prid, and sandpiper.

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A stroke; a touch.

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The use of a word or expression in a different sense from that which properly belongs to it; the use of a word or expression as changed from the orig…

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The practice of too frequently using the word I; hence, a speaking or writing overmuch of one's self; self-exaltation; self-praise; the act or practi…

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of Posture

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An exaggerated estimate of one's own importance or merit, esp. as manifested by the conduct or manners; self-conceit.

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The love of one's self; desire of personal happiness; tendency to seek one's own benefit or advantage.

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Excessive vanity excited by one's own performances; empty pride; undue elation of mind; vain show; boastfulness.

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Self-love; self-esteem.

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The state of being conceited; conceit; vanity.

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The love of one's self; desire of personal happiness; tendency to seek one's own benefit or advantage.

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The quality or state of being vain; want of substance to satisfy desire; emptiness; unsubstantialness; unrealness; falsity.

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The quality of being humble; humility; meekness.

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The quality of being humble; humility; meekness.

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