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Meaning of vainglory
excessive pride in one's achievements or appearance
Etymology of vainglory
The word "vainglory" originates from the Old French "vaine gloire," meaning "empty glory" or "futile pride"
It has been used in the English language since the 14th century to describe excessive or unwarranted pride in one's achievements or appearance
Synonyms
pride
conceit
vanity
self-importance
ego
arrogance
haughtiness
pretension
pomposity
swagger
boastfulness
ostentation
showiness
flashiness
narcissism
self-aggrandizement
grandiosity
magniloquence
bombast
bravado
bluster
swaggering
preening
primping
narcissistic tendencies
self-centeredness
egotism
egoism
pridefulness
vaunting
bragging
boasting
self-praise
Definitions
- Excessive pride in one's achievements or appearance, especially when this is unwarranted
- * The quality of being excessively proud of one's achievements or appearance
Usage Examples
- The celebrity's vainglory was on full display as she accepted her award and gave a lengthy, self-congratulatory speech
- * His vainglory and arrogance made it difficult for him to work with others and take constructive feedback