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/
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
His vainglory seeks glory through his own story
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The word originated in 14th-century Middle French, combining 'vaine' (vain, empty) and 'gloire' (glory). It literally means 'empty glory' and effectively captures humanity's weakness for self-display without substantive worth.
Breakdown
vain- (empty, futile) + -glory (fame, honor) = excessive pride in one's appearance or achievements without real merit or substance.
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📝Examples
“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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