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vainglorious Definition and Meaning in English (vainglorious definition)

adjective
Synonyms:boastfulconceitedarrogant
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Vainglorious definition: Describing someone who is excessively proud of their own achievements or abilities, often to the point of being boastful and showing off.

Definitions of Vainglorious

  1. 1adjective

    Describing someone who is excessively proud of their own achievements or abilities, often to the point of being boastful and showing off.

Example Sentences

formal

“His vainglorious speeches often alienated potential allies.”

casual

“She was too vainglorious to admit her mistakes.”

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nounvainglory
adverbvaingloriously

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Vainglorious definition: Describing someone who is excessively proud of their own achievements or abilities, often to the point of being boastful and showing off.
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'Vainglorious' translates to 'vainglorious' in English. Vainglorious definition: Describing someone who is excessively proud of their own achievements or abilities, often to the point of being boastful and showing off.
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