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SELF-CONCEITED

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does self-conceited mean? 

SELF-CONCEITED (adjective)
  The adjective SELF-CONCEITED has 1 sense:

1. characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importanceplay

  Familiarity information: SELF-CONCEITED used as an adjective is very rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


SELF-CONCEITED (adjective)


Sense 1

Meaning:

Characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance

Synonyms:

conceited; egotistic; egotistical; self-conceited; swollen; swollen-headed; vain

Context example:

vain about her clothes

Similar:

proud (feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride)


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