vanity

UK
/ˈvæn.ɪ.ti/
US
/ˈvæn.ɪ.ti/

Translations

vanitynoun
vanities
pl
UK
/ˈvæn.ɪ.ti/
US
/ˈvæn.ɪ.ti/
туалетный столик
She kept all her makeup neatly organized on her vanity.
Она держала всю свою косметику аккуратно организованной на своём туалетном столике.
Her vanity was evident in the way she constantly admired herself in the mirror.
Её тщеславие было очевидно в том, как она постоянно любовалась собой в зеркале.
He realized the vanity of his efforts when nothing changed despite his hard work.
Он осознал тщету своих усилий, когда ничего не изменилось, несмотря на его упорный труд.
vanityadjective
more vanity
Comp.
most vanity
Super.
UK
/ˈvæn.ɪ.ti/
US
/ˈvæn.ə.ti/
Used attributively before a noun to denote something undertaken for self-promotion or lacking practical value (e.g., "a vanity project").

Definitions

vanitynoun
Excessive pride in or admiration of one's own appearance or achievements.
Her vanity was evident in the way she constantly checked her reflection in every mirror she passed.
A dressing table used for applying makeup and grooming.
She sat at her vanity, carefully applying her makeup before the big event.
A bathroom cabinet or unit with a countertop and sink.
The bathroom renovation included a new marble vanity with double sinks.
The quality of being worthless or futile.
He realized the vanity of his efforts when the project was canceled.
vanityadjective
Undertaken, produced, or appearing chiefly for show, self-promotion, or prestige rather than for practical or commercial value.
The actor financed a vanity documentary to highlight his career.