- Vain (conceited)
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Vain (conceited)
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Conceited — Con*ceit ed, a. 1. Endowed with fancy or imagination. [Obs.] [1913 Webster] He was . . . pleasantly conceited, and sharp of wit. Knolles. [1913 Webster] 2. Entertaining a flattering opinion of one s self; vain. [1913 Webster] If you think me too… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Vain — Vain, a. [Compar. {Vainer}; superl. {Vainest}.] [F. vain, L. vanus empty, void, vain. Cf. {Vanish}, {Vanity}, {Vaunt} to boast.] [1913 Webster] 1. Having no real substance, value, or importance; empty; void; worthless; unsatisfying. Thy vain… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
vain — [veın] adj [Date: 1300 1400; : Old French; Origin: Latin vanus empty, vain ] 1.) someone who is vain is too proud of their good looks, abilities, or position used to show disapproval = ↑conceited ▪ Men can be just as vain as women. see usage note … Dictionary of contemporary English
vain — [ veın ] adjective * 1. ) someone who is vain is very proud and thinks they are very attractive or special: CONCEITED: He was vain about his looks, spending hours in the gym. 2. ) unsuccessful or useless: a vain attempt/bid/effort: They made a… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
vain — [vān] adj. [OFr < L vanus, empty, vain: see WANT] 1. having no real value or significance; worthless, empty, idle, hollow, etc. [vain pomp] 2. without force or effect; futile, fruitless, unprofitable, unavailing, etc. [a vain endeavor] 3.… … English World dictionary
vain — 1 Vain, nugatory, otiose, idle, empty, hollow are comparable when they mean devoid of worth or significance. Something vain (see also FUTILE) is devoid of all value, either absolutely because worthless, superfluous, or unprofitable or relatively… … New Dictionary of Synonyms
vain´glo´ri|ous|ness — vain|glo|ri|ous «VAYN GLAWR ee uhs, GLOHR », adjective. excessively proud or boastful; extremely vain: »a vainglorious confidence prevailed…among the Spanish cavaliers (Washington Irving). SYNONYM(S): vaunting, arrogant, conceited.… … Useful english dictionary
vain´glo´ri|ous|ly — vain|glo|ri|ous «VAYN GLAWR ee uhs, GLOHR », adjective. excessively proud or boastful; extremely vain: »a vainglorious confidence prevailed…among the Spanish cavaliers (Washington Irving). SYNONYM(S): vaunting, arrogant, conceited.… … Useful english dictionary
vain|glo|ri|ous — «VAYN GLAWR ee uhs, GLOHR », adjective. excessively proud or boastful; extremely vain: »a vainglorious confidence prevailed…among the Spanish cavaliers (Washington Irving). SYNONYM(S): vaunting, arrogant, conceited. –vain´glo´ri|ous|ly, adverb.… … Useful english dictionary
vain — (adj.) c.1300, devoid of real value, idle, unprofitable, from O.Fr. vein worthless, from L. vanus idle, empty, from PIE *wa no , from root *eue to leave, abandon, give out (Cf. O.E. wanian to lessen, wan deficient; O.N. vanta to lack; L … Etymology dictionary
vain — [adj1] egotistical arrogant, big headed*, boastful, cocky*, conceited, egocentric, egoistic, haughty, high and mighty*, inflated, narcissistic, ostentatious, overweening, pleased with oneself*, proud, puffed up*, self important, stuck up*,… … New thesaurus
