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