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vainglory Definition

vain·glory (vān′glôr′ē, vān glôr′ē)

noun

  1. extreme self-pride and boastfulness; excessive and ostentatious vanity
  2. vain show or empty pomp

Etymology: ME vainglorie < OFr vaine gloire < L vana gloria, empty boasting: see vain & glory

vainglory Synonyms

vainglory

n.

conceit, arrogance, pomp; see arrogance, ostentation 1, pride 1. See syn. study at pride.

vainglory Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

personal: He did not hesitate to flaunt his great personal vainglory in public.

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