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vainglorious


vain·glo·ri·ous

adj \ˌvān-ˈglr-ē-əs\

Definition of VAINGLORIOUS

: marked by vainglory : boastful
vain·glo·ri·ous·ly adverb
vain·glo·ri·ous·ness noun

Examples of VAINGLORIOUS

  1. <a vainglorious woman who always insists on being the center of attention>

First Known Use of VAINGLORIOUS

15th century

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