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Vanitys Restrained Opening Giving Way To Ego In Performance Crossword Clue
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CONCEIT which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
CONCEIT
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "CONCEIT" which means:
- noun
- • Feelings of excessive pride
- • An elaborate poetic image or a far-fetched comparison of very dissimilar things
- • A witty or ingenious turn of phrase
- • An artistic device or effect
- • The trait of being unduly vain and conceited; false pride verb
- • To form an idea; to think.
- • To conceive.
An example sentence would be:
- • "His conceit made him believe he was the smartest person in the room."
- • "She couldn't stand his arrogance and conceit."
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| The Guardian Cryptic19 May 2004 | Across 24 | |
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