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vainglory

Translations

vainglorynoun
vainglories
pl
vaine gloire
His vainglory was evident when he couldn't stop talking about his latest award.
Sa vaine gloire était évidente lorsqu'il n'arrêtait pas de parler de son dernier prix.
Additional translations
ostentationEmploi soutenu pour un étalage orgueilleux destiné à impressionner.
Synonyms
boastfulness
vanity
pride
arrogance
hubris
self-importance
Antonyms
humility
modesty

Definitions

vainglorynoun
Excessive pride in oneself or one's achievements; vanity.
His vainglory was evident when he couldn't stop talking about his latest award.
An ostentatious or boastful public display intended to draw admiration.
The coronation parade was nothing but vainglory staged for the television cameras.
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