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vainglorious

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vain·glo·ri·ous

[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.

Origin:
1470–80; vainglory + -ous

vain·glo·ri·ous·ly, adverb
vain·glo·ri·ous·ness, noun
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Vainglorious is always a great word to know.
So is doohickey. Does it mean:
a fool or simpleton; ninny.
a gadget; dingus; thingumbob.
Example Sentences
  • Don't come off sounding too boastful or vainglorious.
  • He has always come across as deeply untrustworthy and extremely vainglorious.
  • Couldn't be otherwise with this vainglorious character.
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World English Dictionary
vainglorious (ˌveɪnˈɡlɔːrɪəs)
 
adj
boastful or vain; ostentatious

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