vainglory — excessive pride in one's appearance, qualities, abilities, or achievements
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: excessive pride in one's appearance, qualities, abilities, or achievements
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈveɪnˌɡlɔri/
Korean meaning: 자신의 외모, 자질, 능력, 성취에 대한 과도한 자부심; 허영심
Korean pronunciation: 베인-글로-리 (강세: 베인)
Example Sentences
- The influencer's vainglory was evident as she spent three hours taking selfies for one post.
- His vainglory led him to boast about achievements that weren't even his own.
- The king's vainglory was legendary - he had portraits of himself painted in every room of the palace.
vainglory
NOUN//ˈveɪnˌɡlɔri//
excessive pride in one's appearance, qualities, abilities, or achievements
Excessive pride in one's appearance
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His vainglory seeks glory through his own story
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Origin
14세기 중세 프랑스어에서 온 단어로, 'vaine(헛된)'과 'gloire(영광)'가 결합되어 '헛된 영광'이라는 의미를 가지게 되었습니다. 실질적인 가치 없이 자신을 과시하려는 인간의 약점을 잘 표현한 단어입니다.
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“The influencer's vainglory was evident as she spent three hours taking selfies for one post.”
“His vainglory led him to boast about achievements that weren't even his own.”
“The king's vainglory was legendary - he had portraits of himself painted in every room of the palace.”
“True leaders focus on service, not vainglory.”
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