The meaning of CONCEITED is ingeniously contrived : fanciful. How to use conceited in a sentence.

A vocal delivery that might seem haughty or conceited, too mellifluous or elegant, excessively 'musical', or calculated to please others must be avoided.

CONCEITED definition: having an excessively favorable opinion of one's abilities, appearance, etc. See examples of conceited used in a sentence.

conceited (kənˈsiːtɪd) adj 1. having a high or exaggerated opinion of oneself or one's accomplishments 2. archaic fanciful

If you say that someone is conceited, you are showing your disapproval of the fact that they are far too proud of their abilities or achievements.

Definition of conceited adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

An offshoot of conceit, conceited was first recorded in 1600 as meaning “having an overwhelming opinion of oneself.” It’s a shortened form of “self-conceited” and the total opposite of "modest."

conceited, adj. & n. meanings, etymology, pronunciation and more in the Oxford English Dictionary

of, relating to, or showing conceit. [Archaic.] having an opinion. whimsical. clever. con•ceit′ed•ness, n. 1. vain, proud, egotistical, self-important, self-satisfied. In Lists: Undesirable personal qualities, more...

CONCEITED meaning: having or showing too much pride in your own worth or goodness