Characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance. Synonyms: conceited, egotistic, egotistical, self-conceited, swollen, vain. "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"