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self-conceitedly

/ˌsɛlf.kənˈsiː.tɪd.li/

Traduction: Adverbe littéraire ou vieilli signifiant « avec une vanité excessive ou un air de supériorité satisfait ». Il qualifie une attitude ou un comportement marqué par une fierté exagérée de soi-même.

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adverb

/ˌsɛlf.kənˈsiː.tɪd.li/C2formalobsolète
  • frAdverbe littéraire ou vieilli signifiant « avec une vanité excessive ou un air de supériorité satisfait ». Il qualifie une attitude ou un comportement marqué par une fierté exagérée de soi-même.

An archaic adverb meaning 'in a vain or self-important manner.' It is derived from the adjective 'self-conceited' and was used in older English literature to describe behavior marked by excessive pride in oneself.

  1. In a conceited mannerC1formal

    Behaving or speaking with excessive pride in oneself, often showing an inflated sense of importance.

    fravec suffisance

    • He spoke self-conceitedly about his achievements at the meeting.
    • She self-conceitedly assumed she was the best candidate for the job.
    • The author self-conceitedly dismissed all criticism of his work.

    Synonymesarrogantlyboastfullyconceitedlyegotisticallyhaughtilypompouslysmuglysuperciliouslyvainly

    Antonymeshumblymodestly

Formes
  • more self-conceitedly comparative form
  • most self-conceitedly superlative form