Vainglory: meaning, definitions and examples
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vainglory
[ veษชnหษกlษหri ]
excessive pride
Vainglory is an excessive or ostentatious pride in one's achievements, qualities, or possessions. It often involves a boastful or vain attitude that seeks admiration and recognition from others. This term typically carries a negative connotation, suggesting that the individual is overly absorbed in their own image and self-importance. Vainglory can manifest in various forms, such as through self-promotion or flamboyant displays of success. It is important to differentiate vainglory from genuine confidence or pride that is grounded in self-awareness and humility.
Synonyms
arrogance, pride, self-importance, vanity.
Examples of usage
- His vainglory was evident in his constant bragging about his accomplishments.
- She could not see how her vainglory alienated her friends and colleagues.
- The politician's vainglory was a topic of ridicule among his opponents.
Translations
Translations of the word "vainglory" in other languages:
๐ต๐น vanidade
๐ฎ๐ณ เค เคนเคเคเคพเคฐ
๐ฉ๐ช Eitelkeit
๐ฎ๐ฉ kesombongan
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟะธั ะฐััััั
๐ต๐ฑ przechwaลka
๐ฏ๐ต ่ๆ ๅฟ
๐ซ๐ท vanitรฉ
๐ช๐ธ vanidad
๐น๐ท kibir
๐ฐ๐ท ํ์์ฌ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุบุฑูุฑ
๐จ๐ฟ domรฝลกlivost
๐ธ๐ฐ pรฝcha
๐จ๐ณ ่่ฃ
๐ธ๐ฎ napuhovanje
๐ฎ๐ธ yfirlรฆtni
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะบะตะบััะณะตะฝะดัะบ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ tษkษbbรผr
๐ฒ๐ฝ vanidad
Etymology
The word 'vainglory' has its roots in Middle English, originating from the combination of the word 'vainglory' derived from the Old French 'vaingloire', which means 'empty glory' or 'boastful pride'. The prefix 'vain' comes from the Latin 'vanus', meaning 'empty, void, or worthless'. Over time, this word evolved in the English language to describe a type of exaggerated self-importance or empty boastfulness. 'Vainglory' became associated with showing off and ostentation, particularly in a manner that is considered excessive or unworthy. It has often been used in literature to portray characters who are blinded by their own self-admiration, leading to their downfall or social alienation. Vainglory serves as a cautionary term, warning against the dangers of self-obsession and the superficial nature of fame and acknowledgment.
Word Frequency Rank
This word's position of #33,633 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.
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