vain — having or showing an excessively high opinion of one's appearance, abilities, or worth
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having or showing an excessively high opinion of one's appearance, abilities, or worth
Pronunciation (IPA): /veɪn/
Korean meaning: 허영심이 강한, 자만심이 있는
Korean pronunciation: 베인 (강세: 베인)
Example Sentences
- The vain actor spent three hours getting ready for a five-minute interview.
- His vain attempts to fix the computer only made it worse.
- She's so vain, she probably thinks this song is about her.
vain
ADJECTIVE//veɪn//
having or showing an excessively high opinion of one's appearance, abilities, or worth
Excessively proud of one's appearance
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Even in the rain, vain pride brings only pain
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'vanus' meaning empty, hollow, or worthless. The word entered Middle English through Old French 'vain' and evolved to describe someone with an inflated sense of self-worth.
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“The vain actor spent three hours getting ready for a five-minute interview.”
“His vain attempts to fix the computer only made it worse.”
“She's so vain, she probably thinks this song is about her.”
“It was all in vain - the meeting was cancelled anyway.”
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