Vainglory
noun
Excessive pride in oneself or one's achievements, often shown in a pompous manner.
His sense of vainglory was evident in his boastful speeches.
Often appears as...
- vainglory of life
- vainglory in accomplishment
Usage tips
Disapproving
noun
An act or instance of showing off or grandly displaying one's own importance or ability.
His incessant talks of his wealth are nothing more than vainglory.
Often appears as...
- parade in vainglory
- engage in vainglory
Usage tips
Formal, Disapproving
Literary
noun
Excessive pride in oneself or one's achievements, often shown in a pompous manner.
His sense of vainglory was evident in his boastful speeches.
Often appears as...
- vainglory of life
- vainglory in accomplishment
Usage tips
Disapproving
noun
An act or instance of showing off or grandly displaying one's own importance or ability.
His incessant talks of his wealth are nothing more than vainglory.
Often appears as...
- parade in vainglory
- engage in vainglory
Usage tips
Formal, Disapproving
Literary
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Pompous Display
Vainglory often suggests a showy, grandiose manner of presenting oneself.
He walked into the room with vainglory, expecting applause.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Impression
Using 'vainglory' carries a judgmental tone, implying disapproval of the person's behavior.
Her vainglory made her colleagues wary of trusting her judgment.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Perception
In many cultures, vainglory is seen as an unattractive trait and is socially frowned upon.
His vainglory clashed with the communal values of the society.
Pro Tip 1/3Pompous Display
Vainglory often suggests a showy, grandiose manner of presenting oneself.
He walked into the room with vainglory, expecting applause.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Impression
Using 'vainglory' carries a judgmental tone, implying disapproval of the person's behavior.
Her vainglory made her colleagues wary of trusting her judgment.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Perception
In many cultures, vainglory is seen as an unattractive trait and is socially frowned upon.
His vainglory clashed with the communal values of the society.
Pro Tip 1/3Pompous Display
Vainglory often suggests a showy, grandiose manner of presenting oneself.
He walked into the room with vainglory, expecting applause.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Impression
Using 'vainglory' carries a judgmental tone, implying disapproval of the person's behavior.
Her vainglory made her colleagues wary of trusting her judgment.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Perception
In many cultures, vainglory is seen as an unattractive trait and is socially frowned upon.
His vainglory clashed with the communal values of the society.
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Video examples
This is what democracy...
Avarice is the old woman clutching the strongbox and a fisherman's hook to pull in her fortune. Vainglory carries a mirror,
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This is what democracy...
Avarice is the old woman clutching the strongbox and a fisherman's hook to pull in her fortune. Vainglory carries a mirror,
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Quote examples
Saint Ignatius
Spanish Saint
In the fallen there is danger of pride and vainglory, since they prefer their own judgment to the judgment of everyone else, usurping what is not their own by setting themselves up as judges in their own cause when the rightful judge is their superior.
Quote examples
Saint Ignatius
Spanish Saint
In the fallen there is danger of pride and vainglory, since they prefer their own judgment to the judgment of everyone else, usurping what is not their own by setting themselves up as judges in their own cause when the rightful judge is their superior.
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