Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
vainglorious
Adjective
/ˌveɪnˈɡlɔːr.i.əs/
Definition
Excessively proud of oneself or one’s achievements.
Examples
- His vainglorious attitude often alienated his colleagues.
- The vainglorious advertisement boasted about the product’s supposed superiority.
- She was known for her vainglorious tales of past successes.
Meaning
The term describes someone who is boastful and has an unhealthy level of pride in their accomplishments.
Synonyms
- Boastful
- Vainglory
- Conceited
- Arrogant
