vanity

A noun with multiple meanings: it can refer to excessive pride in one's appearance or achievements, the quality of being futile or worthless, or a dressing table with a mirror.

ruСуществительное с несколькими значениями: может означать чрезмерную гордость своей внешностью или достижениями, качество тщетности или бесполезности, а также туалетный столик с зеркалом.esSustantivo con varios significados: puede referirse al orgullo excesivo por la propia apariencia o logros, a la cualidad de ser vano o inútil, o a un mueble con espejo utilizado para arreglarse.frNom avec plusieurs sens : peut désigner un orgueil excessif de son apparence ou de ses réalisations, la qualité de ce qui est vain ou sans utilité, ainsi qu'une coiffeuse avec un miroir.deSubstantiv mit mehreren Bedeutungen: übertriebener Stolz auf das eigene Aussehen oder die eigenen Leistungen; die Eigenschaft der Vergeblichkeit oder Nutzlosigkeit; sowie ein Frisiertisch mit Spiegel.ptSubstantivo com vários sentidos: pode significar orgulho excessivo da própria aparência ou conquistas, o caráter de algo vão ou inútil, e também uma penteadeira com espelho.zh名词，有多重含义：可指对自己外貌或成就的过度自负；也可指徒劳、无价值的状态；还指带镜子的梳妆台。arاسم له عدة معانٍ: قد يعني الغرور أو الإعجاب المفرط بالذات أو المظهر أو الإنجازات، أو الزهو الباطل، أو صفة كون الشيء باطلًا أو بلا جدوى، كما يعني منضدة الزينة ذات المرآة.

1. Excessive pride B2 formal

   An inflated sense of one's own appearance, achievements, or abilities; excessive self-admiration.

   • His vanity prevented him from admitting his mistakes.
   • She was driven by vanity to constantly seek compliments.
   • Vanity made him spend hours in front of the mirror.

   ruТщеславиеesVanidad (orgullo excesivo)frvanitédeEitelkeitptVaidadezh虚荣arالزَّهْو

   Synonyme: arroganceconceitegotismhubrisnarcissismprideself-importancevainglory

   Antonyme: humilitymodesty

2. Futility or worthlessness C1 formal

   The quality of being pointless, empty, or without real value or substance.

   • He reflected on the vanity of all his worldly pursuits.
   • The philosopher spoke of the vanity of human desires.
   • She felt the vanity of trying to change his mind.

   ruТщетностьesVanidad como futilidadfrvanité (futilité, caractère vain)deEitelkeitptFutilidadezh虚荣arالعبثية

   Synonyme: emptinessfutilityhollownessinsubstantialitymeaninglessnesspointlessnessuselessnessvaluelessnessworthlessness

   Antonyme: meaningfulnesssignificancesubstancevalueworth

3. Conceit or false pride B2 formal

   An excessive or unjustified belief in one's own superiority; arrogant behavior.

   • His vanity made him look down on others.
   • Vanity often leads to loneliness and isolation.
   • She was disliked for her unbearable vanity.

   ruТщеславиеesVanidad (orgullo excesivo)frvanitédeEitelkeitptVaidadezh虚荣arالزهو

   Synonyme: arroganceconceitegotismnarcissismprideself-importancevainglory

   Antonyme: humilitymodestyselflessness

4. Dressing table B1 formal

   A piece of furniture with a mirror and a flat surface, used for grooming and applying makeup.

   • She sat at her vanity to brush her hair.
   • The antique vanity had a beautiful carved mirror.
   • He bought her a vanity as a birthday gift.

   ruТуалетный столикesTocadorfrcoiffeusedeFrisierkommodeptPenteadeirazh梳妆台arطاولة الزينة

   Synonyme: dresserdressing table

• vanities plural form
• vanities' possessive plural form
• vanity's possessive singular form