conceit conceit /kənˈsiːt/

noun

1. () Feelings of excessive pride  ( amour propre , self-love , conceit , vanity )
   feelings of excessive pride
     Her excessive preoccupation with her appearance showed a hint of vanity.
   Her excessive preoccupation with her appearance showed a hint of vanity.
   
2. The trait of being unduly vain and conceited; false pride  ( conceit , conceitedness , vanity )
   the trait of being unduly vain and conceited; false pride
   
   
3. An artistic device or effect  ( conceit )
   an artistic device or effect
    The architect's brilliant conceit was to build the house around the tree
   the architect's brilliant conceit was to build the house around the tree
   
4. A witty or ingenious turn of phrase  ( conceit )
   a witty or ingenious turn of phrase
    He could always come up with some inspired off-the-wall conceit
   he could always come up with some inspired off-the-wall conceit
   
5. An elaborate poetic image or a far-fetched comparison of very dissimilar things  ( conceit )
   an elaborate poetic image or a far-fetched comparison of very dissimilar things