vainglorious

English

WOTD – 11 December 2008

Etymology

From Old French vain glorios, from Latin vānus (empty) + glōriōsus

Pronunciation

  • (UK, US) IPA(key): /ˌveɪnˈɡlɔː.ɹi.əs/
  • (file)
  • Rhymes: -ɔːɹiəs

Adjective

vainglorious (comparative more vainglorious, superlative most vainglorious)

  1. With excessive vanity or unwarranted pride.

Translations

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