Definitions for vaingloriousveɪnˈglɔr i əs, -ˈgloʊr-
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Random House Webster's College Dictionary
vain•glo•ri•ousveɪnˈglɔr i əs, -ˈgloʊr-(adj.)
filled with or given to vainglory.
characterized by, showing, or proceeding from vainglory.
Origin of vainglorious:
1470–80
vain•glo′ri•ous•ness(n.)
Princeton's WordNet
big, swelled, vainglorious(adj)
feeling self-importance
"too big for his britches"; "had a swelled head"; "he was swelled with pride"
Wiktionary
vainglorious(Adjective)
With excessive vanity or unwarranted pride.
Webster Dictionary
Vainglorious(adj)
feeling or indicating vainglory; elated by vanity; boastful
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