conceit vs posturing
posturing vs conceitconceit and posturing both are nouns.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| conceit | Yes | No | No | No |
| posturing | Yes | No | No | No |
As nouns,
posturing is a hyponym of
conceit; that is, posturing is a
word with a more specific, narrower meaning than
conceit:
- conceit: the trait of being unduly vain and conceited; false pride
- posturing: adopting a vain conceited posture
Other hyponyms of conceit include
narcism, narcissism, self-love, boastfulness, vainglory, egotism, self-importance, swelled head.
| conceit (noun) | posturing (noun) |
|---|---|
| the trait of being unduly vain and conceited; false pride | adopting a vain conceited posture |
| 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 |
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