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conceit vs pride

pride vs conceit

conceit and pride both are nouns.

conceit is not a verb while pride is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
conceit Yes No No No
pride Yes No Yes No
As nouns, pride is a hypernym of conceit; that is, pride is a word with a broader meaning than conceit:
  • conceit: feelings of excessive pride
  • pride: a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
Other hypernyms of conceit include pridefulness.
conceit (noun) pride (noun)
the trait of being unduly vain and conceited; false pride unreasonable and inordinate self-esteem (personified as one of the deadly sins)
a witty or ingenious turn of phrase the trait of being spurred on by a dislike of falling below your standards
an artistic device or effect a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
an elaborate poetic image or a far-fetched comparison of very dissimilar things satisfaction with your (or another's) achievements
feelings of excessive pride a group of lions
conceit (verb) pride (verb)
be proud of
Difference between conceit and pride

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