conceit Meaning and Definition

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خود بینی

khud beeni

خیال خام

khayaal kham

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Definitions

English definition for conceit

1. n. the trait of being unduly vain and conceited

2. n. an artistic device or effect

3. n. a witty or ingenious turn of phrase

4. n. an elaborate poetic image or a far-fetched comparison of very dissimilar things

5. n. feelings of excessive pride

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In literature, a conceit is an extended metaphor with a complex logic that governs a poetic passage or entire poem.
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