Antonyms for conceit

Grammar : Noun

Spell : kuhn-seet

Phonetic Transcription : kənˈsit

Definition of conceit

Origin : late 14c., "something formed in the mind, thought, notion," from conceiven (see conceive) based on analogy of deceit and receipt. Sense evolved from "something formed in the mind," to "fanciful or witty notion" (1510s), to "vanity" (c.1600) through shortening of self-conceit (1580s).

noun egotism

Example sentences :

Too bad, though—you certainly need a wife to take the conceit out of you.
Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson

No, nor for you either, although I suppose you have conceit enough to think so.
Extract from : « In the Midst of Alarms » by Robert Barr

But I don't know; you've kind o' got me out o' conceit with it.
Extract from : « The Village Watch-Tower » by (AKA Kate Douglas Riggs) Kate Douglas Wiggin

And if you only knew how ignorant and frivolous these women are, despite all their conceit!
Extract from : « The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete » by Emile Zola

The conceit deceitful in the painting, is the imagination that means more than its says.
Extract from : « A Dish Of Orts » by George MacDonald

It is self-love inflamed to the acute point; conceit, with a hair-trigger.
Extract from : « Pax Vobiscum » by Henry Drummond

Certainly there never was such a theory to take man's conceit out of him.
Extract from : « Bunyan » by James Anthony Froude

It's not that I have in me a conceit which demands to be fed.
Extract from : « A Spirit in Prison » by Robert Hichens

The man's conceit irritated Henry and he longed to disconcert him.
Extract from : « Changing Winds » by St. John G. Ervine

There was no conceit in this, only a very complete boyish simplicity.
Extract from : « A Spirit in Prison » by Robert Hichens

Synonyms for conceit

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