conceited

Example Sentences

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Smug, as we use it as a synonym for conceited or self-righteous, emerged from its earlier sense of “neat and trim,” which is exactly the ideal of a pert bump.

From Slate • Jul. 21, 2025

“Maybe I’m being conceited, but I believe we may have stumbled into a new sound,” he enthuses.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 16, 2024

In the 1991 comedy film, Richard Dreyfuss plays Leo Marvin, a conceited psychiatrist who is driven mad by new, paranoid patient Bob Wiley, played by Bill Murray.

From Washington Times • Oct. 29, 2023

“It was the wildest experience I’ve ever done as an actor and kind of one of the most rewarding experiences,” says James Marsden, who plays a horribly conceited version of himself as a juror.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 4, 2023

“You talk about charm and beauty and sacrificing yourself to make things pleasant for people. I don’t believe you care a bit for that. You’re too conceited and stubborn and selfish...”

From "The Book of Three" by Lloyd Alexander