conceited

/kənˈsiːtɪd/adjective

Too proud of yourself and your own talents or looks; vain.

Example sentence

“He's so conceited that he checks his reflection in every window.”

Plain and cutting in conversation. 'Vain' points mostly at looks; 'conceited' covers the whole inflated self-image.

Featured as word of the day on August 17, 2026.

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