verb
- present participle of conceit; forming or expressing an exaggerated opinion of oneself or one's abilities; behaving in a conceited manner
Usage: typically used in progressive constructions; archaic or literary usage
Examples
- He was conceiting himself about his recent promotion.
- She kept conceiting about her academic achievements.
- They were conceiting over their team's victory.
- Stop conceiting and listen to what others have to say.
- He had a habit of conceiting whenever he succeeded at something.