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vaingloriousexcessively proud of oneself or one's achievements; conceited

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: excessively proud of oneself or one's achievements; conceited

Pronunciation (IPA): /veɪnˈɡlɔːriəs/

Korean meaning: 자신이나 자신의 성취에 대해 지나치게 자랑스러워하는; 허영심이 강한

Korean pronunciation: 베인-글로-리-어스 (강세: 글로)

Example Sentences

  • The vainglorious CEO hung 47 photos of himself in the office hallway.
  • She made a vainglorious speech about winning a participation trophy.
  • His vainglorious claims about his achievements were easily disproven.

vainglorious

ADJECTIVE

//veɪnˈɡlɔːriəs//

excessively proud of oneself or one's achievements; conceited

vainglorious concept
💡 Concept

Excessively proud and conceited display

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vainglorious rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

From glorious heights to notorious falls - vainglorious pride conquers all

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/veɪnˈɡlɔːriəs/
🇬🇧 UK/veɪnˈɡlɔːriəs/

🌳Etymology

Rootvain
Suffix--ious

Origin

From Middle English 'vain' (from Latin 'vanus' meaning empty or worthless) combined with 'glorious' (from Latin 'gloriosus' meaning full of glory). The word emerged in the 15th century to describe excessive pride in one's accomplishments.

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🎵Rhyme

gloriousnotoriousvictorious
glorious
notorious
victorious

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The vainglorious CEO hung 47 photos of himself in the office hallway.

😄 Fun example

She made a vainglorious speech about winning a participation trophy.

His vainglorious claims about his achievements were easily disproven.

😄 Fun example

The vainglorious politician took credit for the sunny weather during his campaign.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

conceitedarrogantboastfulpompousegotistical

Antonyms

humblemodestself-effacing

Related

vanityglorypridehubrisnarcissistic