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vainglory

/veɪnˈɡlɔː.ri/

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noun

/veɪnˈɡlɔː.ri/C2formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее чрезмерную гордость за собственные достижения или качества, часто характеризующуюся хвастовством и стремлением к восхищению.

A noun referring to excessive pride in one's own achievements or qualities, often characterized by boastfulness and a desire for admiration.

uncountable

  1. Excessive pride in oneselfC2formal

    An excessive or boastful pride in one's own achievements or qualities, often displayed in a showy manner.

    ruТщеславие

    • His vainglory made him unpopular among his colleagues.
    • The general's vainglory led him to exaggerate his role in the victory.
    • She spoke with such vainglory that no one believed her stories.

    Synonymsarroganceboastfulnessbraggadocioconceitegotismhubrisself-importanceswaggervanity

    Antonymshumilitymeeknessmodesty

Forms
  • vainglories plural form
  • vainglories' possessive plural form
  • vainglory's possessive singular form
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