Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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device | Yes | No | No | No |
conceit | Yes | No | No | No |
device (noun) | conceit (noun) |
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any clever maneuver | the trait of being unduly vain and conceited; false pride |
an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose | a witty or ingenious turn of phrase |
an emblematic design (especially in heraldry) | an artistic device or effect |
any ornamental pattern or design (as in embroidery) | an elaborate poetic image or a far-fetched comparison of very dissimilar things |
something in an artistic work designed to achieve a particular effect | feelings of excessive pride |