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Webster 1913 Edition


Vainglorious

Vainˊglo′ri-ous

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Adj.
Feeling or indicating vainglory; elated by vanity; boastful.
“Arrogant and vainglorious expression.”
Sir M. Hale.
Vainˊglo′ri-ous-ly
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adv.
Vainˊglo′ri-ous-ness
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Noun.

Webster 1828 Edition


Vainglorious

VAINGLO'RIOUS

,
Adj.
[vain and glorious.]
1.
Vain to excess of one's own achievements; elated beyond due measure; boastful.
Vainglorious man.
2.
Boastful; proceeding from vanity.
Arrogant and vainglorious expression.

Definition 2024


vainglorious

vainglorious

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Adjective

vainglorious (comparative more vainglorious, superlative most vainglorious)

  1. With excessive vanity or unwarranted pride.

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