Your English writing platform
Discover LudwigThe phrase "conceit of" is correct and usable in written English
You can use it to refer to a person's opinion, idea, or opinion they have of something. For example: "John had a conceit of himself as a great leader."
Exact(60)
Here is the conceit of the painting.
TM: What's the conceit of "Finnegans Wake" then?
The central conceit of Mr. Boritt's design here is water.
Her loops lift Mr. Wu's conceit of running in place.
And neither's conceit, of heroism or victimization, holds water.
Such is the conceit of the shows at least.
Isn't that sort of the conceit of every interview?
The conceit of the series is simple - travelogue cookery.
Ms. Lavery overworks the poetic conceit of her title.
Is this just a conceit of poets and novelists?
JM: Yes, that is the conceit of our time.
Write better and faster with AI suggestions while staying true to your unique style.
Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.

Justyna Jupowicz-Kozak
CEO of Professional Science Editing for Scientists @ prosciediting.com