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conceit

noun /kənsit/ 2 syllables 7 letters Scrabble 11 WWF 14
Definitions
noun

feelings of excessive pride

noun

the trait of being unduly vain and conceited; false pride

noun

an artistic device or effect

“the architect's brilliant conceit was to build the house around the tree”

noun

an elaborate poetic image or a far-fetched comparison of very dissimilar things

noun

a witty or ingenious turn of phrase

“he could always come up with some inspired off-the-wall conceit”

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