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conceitedly

[kuhn-see-tid] Origin

con·ceit·ed

[kuhn-see-tid]
adjective
1.
having an excessively favorable opinion of one's abilities, appearance, etc.
2.
Archaic.
a.
having an opinion.
b.
fanciful; whimsical.
3.
Obsolete. intelligent; clever.

Origin:
1535–45; conceit + -ed2

con·ceit·ed·ly, adverb
con·ceit·ed·ness, noun
un·con·ceit·ed, adjective
un·con·ceit·ed·ly, adverb


1. vain, proud, egotistical, self-important, self-satisfied.

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conceited (kənˈsiːtɪd)
 
adj
1.  having a high or exaggerated opinion of oneself or one's accomplishments
2.  archaic fanciful
3.  obsolete witty or intelligent
 
con'ceitedly
 
adv
 
con'ceitedness
 
n

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conceited
1590s, "having an overweening opinion of oneself," pp. adj. from conceit (q.v.).
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