CEFR B2

conceited

adjective

Meaning

Having an excessively high opinion of oneself, one's abilities, or one's importance.

Examples

She was too conceited to accept any criticism.
He's a talented musician, but he's become quite conceited.

Synonyms: proud, vain, arrogant, egotistical

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conceited (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /kənˈsiːtɪd/

Definition

Having an excessively high opinion of oneself, one's abilities, or one's importance.

Examples

She was too conceited to accept any criticism.
He's a talented musician, but he's become quite conceited.
Don't be so conceited; remember where you came from.

How to Use conceited

conceited about (prepositional phrase): Having excessive pride in a specific area. — "He's incredibly conceited about his intelligence."

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