conceitedness

  • 71b(e)u-2, bh(e)ū̆- —     b(e)u 2, bh(e)ū̆     English meaning: to swell, puff     Deutsche Übersetzung: “aufblasen, schwellen”     Note: Explosive sound of the inflated cheek, like pu , phu see d .; running beside primeval creation crosses the sound lawful… …

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  • 72conceited — [kən sēt′id] adj. 1. having an exaggerated opinion of oneself, one s merits, etc.; vain 2. Obs. whimsical; fanciful conceitedly adv. conceitedness n …

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  • 73big — adj. & adv. adj. (bigger, biggest) 1 a of considerable size, amount, intensity, etc. (a big mistake; a big helping). b of a large or the largest size (big toe; big drum). 2 important; significant; outstanding (the big race; my big chance). 3 a… …

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  • 74boastfulness — noun outspoken conceit • Syn: ↑vainglory • Derivationally related forms: ↑vainglorious (for: ↑vainglory), ↑boastful • Hypernyms: ↑conceit, ↑ …

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  • 75conceited — adj. vain, proud. Derivatives: conceitedly adv. conceitedness n …

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  • 76narcism — noun an exceptional interest in and admiration for yourself self love that shut out everyone else • Syn: ↑self love, ↑narcissism • Derivationally related forms: ↑narcissistic (for: ↑narcissism), ↑ …

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  • 77posturing — noun adopting a vain conceited posture • Hypernyms: ↑conceit, ↑conceitedness, ↑vanity …

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  • 78swelled head — noun an exaggerated opinion of your own importance • Syn: ↑egotism, ↑self importance • Derivationally related forms: ↑self important (for: ↑self importance), ↑egotistic ( …

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  • 79-NESS — suffix forming nouns from adjectives, expressing: 1 state or condition, or an instance of this (bitterness; conceitedness; happiness; a kindness). 2 something in a certain state (wilderness). Etymology: OE nes, ness f. Gmc …

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