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 Definitions of vainglory  [ˈveɪnˌglɔr i, -ˌgloʊr i, veɪnˈglɔr i, -ˈgloʊr i]  

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Definition of 'vainglory' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (n.) vainglory
excessive elation or pride over one's own achievements, abilities, etc.; boastful vanity.

2.  vainglory
empty pomp or show.

Etymology:  (1250–1300; trans. of ML vāna glōria)

Definition of 'vainglory' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (noun) boastfulness, vainglory
outspoken conceit


Definition of 'vainglory' Webster Dictionary 

1. (noun) vainglory
excessive vanity excited by one's own performances; empty pride; undue elation of mind; vain show; boastfulness



'vainglory' - Nearby Entries  

va  vagus nerve  vain  vainglorious  vainglory  vainly  vaisakha  



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