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Vainer: meaning, definitions and examples

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vainer

 

[ หˆveษชnษ™r ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

self-importance

Vainer is a comparative form of the adjective vain, which describes someone who is excessively proud of their appearance or achievements. Individuals who are vainer often focus on superficial traits and may seek validation from others. This trait can lead to a lack of genuine relationships, as their priority is often themselves rather than others. The term can be used in various contexts, often with a negative connotation, to illustrate an inflated sense of self-importance.

Synonyms

arrogant, conceited, narcissistic, proud, self-absorbed.

Examples of usage

  • She became vainer after winning the beauty pageant.
  • His vainer tendencies made it hard for him to connect with his friends.
  • She had been vainer than he ever remembered.
  • After the promotion, he became even vainer.

Translations

Translations of the word "vainer" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น vaidoso

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคนเค‚เค•เคพเคฐเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช eitel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ sombong

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะธั…ะฐั‚ะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zarozumiaล‚y

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่™šๆ „ๅฟƒใฎๅผทใ„

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท vaniteux

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ vanidoso

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kendini beฤŸenen

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ—ˆ์˜์‹ฌ์ด ๊ฐ•ํ•œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุบุฑูˆุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ marnivรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ marnivรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่‡ชๆ‹็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ praznovezen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hrokurs

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ำฉะทั–ะผัˆั–ะป

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒแƒขแƒ˜แƒแƒกแƒแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รถzรผnรผ bษ™yษ™nษ™n

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ vanidoso

Etymology

The term 'vain' is derived from the Latin word 'vana', meaning 'empty' or 'worthless'. This etymology reflects the concept of being vain, as it embodies the idea of having a superficial focus on aspects that do not hold substantial worth. The use of 'vain' in English has been documented since the 14th century, where it initially pertained to things that are futile or without value. Over time, the meaning evolved to describe individuals who are overly concerned with their own attractiveness or accomplishments. The comparative form 'vainer' indicates a heightened degree of this characteristic, suggesting a personality that not only exhibits vanity but does so to an even greater extent than others. The cultural implications of vanity have varied throughout history, often being regarded with disdain, especially in philosophical and religious contexts.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,964, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.