vain·glo·ri·ous adjective \ˌvān-ˈglȯr-ē-əs\: having or showing too much pride in your abilities or achievements
Full Definition of VAINGLORIOUS
: marked by vainglory : boastful
— vain·glo·ri·ous·ly adverb
— vain·glo·ri·ous·ness noun
- Synonyms
- assured, biggety (or biggity) [Southern & Midland], bigheaded, complacent, consequential, egoistic (also egoistical), egotistic (or egotistical), important, overweening, pompous, prideful, proud, self-conceited, self-important, self-opinionated, self-satisfied, smug, stuck-up, swellheaded, vain, conceited
- Antonyms
- egoless, humble, modest, uncomplacent
Definition source: http://www.merriam-webster.com
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