Definitions for vaingloryˈveɪnˌglɔr i, -ˌgloʊr i, veɪnˈglɔr i, -ˈgloʊr i
Random House Webster's College Dictionary
vain•glo•ryˈveɪnˌglɔr i, -ˌgloʊr i, veɪnˈglɔr i, -ˈgloʊr i(n.)
excessive elation or pride over one's own achievements, abilities, etc.; boastful vanity.
empty pomp or show.
Origin of vainglory:
1250–1300; trans. of ML vāna glōria
Princeton's WordNet
boastfulness, vainglory(noun)
outspoken conceit
Wiktionary
vainglory(Noun)
Excessive vanity.
vainglory(Noun)
Boastful, unwarranted pride in one's accomplishments or qualities.
vainglory(Noun)
Vain, ostentatious display.
vainglory(Noun)
A regarding of oneself with undue favor
Origin: From waynglori, from vaine glorie, from vana gloria, from vana + gloria, apparently modelled after similar terms in languages. Compare and idelgielp.
Webster Dictionary
Vainglory(noun)
excessive vanity excited by one's own performances; empty pride; undue elation of mind; vain show; boastfulness
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