conceiting

verb

Definition of conceitingnext
present participle of conceit, chiefly dialect
as in imagining
to form a mental picture of after a huge meal like that, I cannot conceit eating another thing for the rest of the day

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conceiting
  1. imagining
  2. seeing
  3. dreaming
Verb
  • But then that is the fun of this right now, imagining the possibilities.
    Mike Lupica, New York Daily News, 7 Dec. 2024
  • Start by imagining your ideal day.
    Cepee Tabibian, Contributor, CNBC, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of imagining
Verb
  • BlackRock is seeing a higher mix of higher-margin, higher-fee products including alternative investments which have higher fees.
    Trefis Team, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Kat Dunbar, of Bedminster, recalled seeing what at first appeared to be a UFO while driving home with her children.
    David Chiu, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of seeing
Verb
  • While REM sleep isn’t usually classified as a deep sleep stage, most people don’t wake up easily during the dreaming sleep stage.
    Sohaib Imtiaz, Verywell Health, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Those dreaming of snow and ice can rent skates for 30-minute sessions for only $5 at the outdoor rink that can be set up regardless of temperature.
    Trudy Haywood Saunders, Travel + Leisure, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of dreaming
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