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- DictionaryVan·i·ty/ˈvanədē/
noun
- 1. excessive pride in or admiration of one's own appearance or achievements: "it flattered his vanity to think I was in love with him"
- 2. the quality of being worthless or futile: "the vanity of human wishes"
noun. /ˈvænəti/ (plural vanities) [uncountable] (disapproving) the fact of being too proud of your own appearance, abilities or achievements. She had no personal vanity (= about her appearance). The invitation to head the committee flattered his vanity and he agreed. No doubt the idea appealed to his vanity.
4 days ago · vanity in American English. (ˈvænəti ) noun Word forms: plural ˈvanities. 1. any thing or act that is vain, futile, idle, or worthless. 2. the quality or fact of being vain, or worthless; futility. 3. the quality or fact of being vain, or excessively proud of oneself or one's qualities or possessions; self-conceit.
Vanity definition, excessive pride in one's appearance, qualities, abilities, achievements, etc.; character or quality of being vain; conceit: Failure to be elected was a great blow to his vanity. See more.
6 days ago · (vænɪti ) uncountable noun. If you refer to someone's vanity, you are critical of them because they take great pride in their appearance or abilities. [disapproval] Men who use steroids are often motivated by sheer vanity. Synonyms: pride, arrogance, conceit, airs More Synonyms of vanity. More Synonyms of vanity.
1. the state or quality of being vain; excessive pride or conceit. 2. ostentation occasioned by ambition or pride. 3. an instance of being vain or something about which one is vain. 4. the state or quality of being valueless, futile, or unreal. 5. something that is worthless or useless. 6. (Furniture) NZ short for vanity unit.
From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English van‧i‧ty /ˈvænəti/ noun (plural vanities) 1 [ uncountable] too much pride in yourself, so that you are always thinking about yourself and your appearance Sabrina had none of the vanity so often associated with beautiful women. 2 [ countable] (also vanity table) a dressing table 3 → the vanity o...
Vanity is the excessive belief in one's own abilities or attractiveness to others. Prior to the 14th century, it did not have such narcissistic undertones, and merely meant futility . [1]
