vanity
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OTHER WORDS FROM vanity
van·i·tied, adjectiveWords nearby vanity
MORE ABOUT VANITY
What does vanity mean?
Vanity is the excessive pride in oneself, usually related to appearance or accomplishments, as in Simon’s vanity wouldn’t let him purchase a more practical car.
Vanity can also refer to something a person is overly proud of, as in Lars’ only real vanity was his singing ability.
Vanity can also refer to an area with a mirror where you would groom yourself, like a dressing table or a counter and sink. A vanity can also be a place for storing grooming products, such as a shelf, cupboard, or case.
Example: That museum of vanity that he calls a house is just full of his own artwork and paintings.
Where does vanity come from?
The first records of the term vanity come from the 1200s. It ultimately comes from the Latin vānitās, which combines vān, meaning “vain,” and the Latin suffix –itās, which creates nouns that describe a condition, state, or quality.
Vanity is often considered a negative thing because someone who is vain does not often recognize their faults or focuses too much on things that aren’t considered to have lasting or serious value, such as money and beauty. Most uses of vanity are related to this idea.
The furniture or storage sense of vanity is not considered to be a negative, however. Taking care of your appearance is generally considered a good thing, as long as it’s balanced with caring about the kind of person you are and how you treat others.
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What are some other forms related to vanity?
- vanitied (adjective)
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How is vanity used in real life?
Vanity is normally used by people who are criticizing someone’s actions or appearance.
DON’T CROSS ME OR I WILL START A BAND AND WE WILL PLAY YOUR LEAST FAVORITE TYPE OF MUSIC AND BECOME HUGE AND THE NAME OF THE BAND WILL BE YOUR CAR’S LICENSE PLATE NUMBER AND YOU WILL LOOK LIKE YOU GOT A VANITY PLATE WITH OUR BAND’S NAME ON IT OH MY GOD YOU WILL FEEL SO STUPID 😎
— Ted Travelstead (@trumpetcake) October 18, 2019
Vanity not only distances us from God: it makes us look ridiculous.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) October 31, 2015
Can’t wait for Instagram to get rid of likes. Hoping it leads to the elimination of public vanity metrics.
Really believe it will lead to an explosion of creativity and truth
— Gary Vaynerchuk (@garyvee) September 12, 2019
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Is vanity used correctly in the following sentence?
Michael’s vanity is his intelligence, which he shows off by explaining ordinary things in great detail.