Meaning & use
Conceits
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Fanciful or elaborate ideas, notions, or figures of speech, especially ones seen as artistically clever.
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The poem is built around an extended conceit comparing love to a compass.
His novels are known for their ornate metaphors and literary conceits.
A note on using this word
In everyday use, "conceit" alone can also mean excessive pride in oneself, but "conceits" as a plural usually refers to literary devices.
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Another way to use it
2. noun
Excessive pride in oneself or one's abilities.
His conceits about his talent made him difficult to work with.
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