vainglory
[ veyn-glawr-ee, -glohr-ee, veyn-glawr-ee, -glohr-ee ]
/ ˈveɪnˌglɔr i, -ˌgloʊr i, veɪnˈglɔr i, -ˈgloʊr i /
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noun
excessive elation or pride over one's own achievements, abilities, etc.; boastful vanity.
empty pomp or show.
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Origin of vainglory
synonym study for vainglory
1. See pride.
Words nearby vainglory
vahine, vail, vain, Väinämöinen, vainglorious, vainglory, vair, Vaisheshika, Vaishnava, Vaisya, vaivode
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British Dictionary definitions for vainglory
vainglory
/ (ˌveɪnˈɡlɔːrɪ) /
noun
boastfulness or vanity
ostentation
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