(adj) characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance, Syn. vain, egotistic, egotistical, swollen-headed, self-conceited, swollen, Example:a conceited fool; an attitude of self-conceited arrogance; an egotistical disregard of others; so swollen by victory that he was unfit for normal duty; growing ever more swollen-headed and arbitrary; vain about her clothes
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English (GCIDE) v.0.53 Collaborative International Dictionary (GCIDE)
n. [ L. ego I + ending -tist for -ist. See Egotism, and cf. Egoist. ] One addicted to egotism; one who speaks much of himself or magnifies his own achievements or affairs.
{ } a. Addicted to, or manifesting, egotism; having an exaggerated view of one's own importance or good qualities. Syn. -- egotistic; narcissistic; self-loving; conceited; vain; self-important; opinionated. [ 1913 Webster + WordNet 1.5 ]