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View synonyms for vainglorious

vainglorious

[ veyn-glawr-ee-uhs, -glohr- ]

adjective

  1. filled with or given to vainglory:

    a vainglorious actor.

  2. characterized by, showing, or proceeding from vainglory:

    a vainglorious estimate of one's ability.



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Other Words From

  • vain·glori·ous·ly adverb
  • vain·glori·ous·ness noun

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Word History and Origins

Origin of vainglorious1

First recorded in 1470–80; vainglory + -ous

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