definition of
conceit

[1] #1 conceit n. [amour propre, self-love, vanity] feelings of excessive pride. wn

[2] #2 conceit n. an elaborate poetic image or a far-fetched comparison of very dissimilar things. wn

[3] #3 conceit n. a witty or ingenious turn of phrase; "he could always come up with some inspired off-the-wall conceit". wn

[4] #4 conceit n. an artistic device or effect; "the architect's brilliant conceit was to build the house around the tree". wn

[5] #5 conceit n. [conceitedness, vanity] the trait of being unduly vain and conceited; false pride. wn