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boastfulness vs conceit

conceit vs boastfulness

boastfulness and conceit both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
boastfulness Yes No No No
conceit Yes No No No
As nouns, conceit is a hypernym of boastfulness; that is, conceit is a word with a broader meaning than boastfulness:
  • boastfulness: outspoken conceit
  • conceit: the trait of being unduly vain and conceited; false pride
Other hypernyms of boastfulness include conceitedness, vanity.
boastfulness (noun) conceit (noun)
outspoken conceit the trait of being unduly vain and conceited; false pride
a witty or ingenious turn of phrase
an artistic device or effect
an elaborate poetic image or a far-fetched comparison of very dissimilar things
feelings of excessive pride
Difference between boastfulness and conceit

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