adjective
1. characteristic of those having an inflated idea of their own importance
• Syn: ↑egotistic, ↑narcissistic, ↑self-loving
• Similar to: ↑selfish
• Derivationally related forms: ↑narcissism (for: ↑narcissistic), ↑egotist, ↑egotism (for: ↑egotistic)
2. characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
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a conceited fool
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an attitude of self-conceited arrogance
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an egotistical disregard of others
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so swollen by victory that he was unfit for normal duty
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growing ever more swollen-headed and arbitrary
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vain about her clothes
• Syn: ↑conceited, ↑egotistic, ↑self-conceited, ↑swollen, ↑swollen-headed, ↑vain
• Similar to: ↑proud
Useful english dictionary. 2012.