Definitions for vanity
ˈvæn ɪ tivan·i·ty

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:4.0 / 5 votes

1. amour propre, conceit, self-love, vanitynoun

   feelings of excessive pride

2. vanity, emptinessnoun

   the quality of being valueless or futile

   "he rejected the vanities of the world"

3. conceit, conceitedness, vanitynoun

   the trait of being unduly vain and conceited; false pride

4. dressing table, dresser, vanity, toilet tablenoun

   low table with mirror or mirrors where one sits while dressing or applying makeup

GCIDERate this definition:3.3 / 3 votes

1. Vanitynoun

   same as dressing table.

2. Vanitynoun

   A cabinet built around a bathroom sink, usually with a countertop and sometimes drawers.

WiktionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. vanitynoun

   That which is vain, futile, or worthless; that which is of no value, use or profit.

2. vanitynoun

   Excessive pride in or admiration of one's own abilities, appearance or achievements.

3. vanitynoun

   A dressing table used to apply makeup, preen, and coif hair. The table is normally quite low and similar to a desk, with drawers and one or more mirrors atop. Either a chair or bench is used to sit upon.

4. vanitynoun

   Emptiness.

5. vanitynoun

   Any idea, theory or statement that is without foundation.

6. Etymology: vanus: emptiness or a void - vanitas: vanity through vanité to Middle English.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Vanity

   Vanity is the excessive belief in one's own abilities or attractiveness to others. Prior to the 14th century it did not have such narcissistic undertones, and merely meant futility. The related term vainglory is now often seen as an archaic synonym for vanity, but originally meant considering one's own capabilities and that God's help was not needed, i.e. unjustified boasting; although glory is now seen as having a predominantly positive meaning, the Latin term from which it derives, gloria, roughly means boasting, and was often used as a negative criticism.

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1. vanity

   Vanity can refer to excessive pride or admiration in one's own appearance, qualities, achievements, or possessions. It is a characteristic of individuals who are overly concerned about their outward image and seek validation and attention from others. Vanity often leads to self-centered behavior and can result in a disregard for others' feelings or needs.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Vanitynoun

   the quality or state of being vain; want of substance to satisfy desire; emptiness; unsubstantialness; unrealness; falsity

2. Vanitynoun

   an inflation of mind upon slight grounds; empty pride inspired by an overweening conceit of one's personal attainments or decorations; an excessive desire for notice or approval; pride; ostentation; conceit

3. Vanitynoun

   that which is vain; anything empty, visionary, unreal, or unsubstantial; fruitless desire or effort; trifling labor productive of no good; empty pleasure; vain pursuit; idle show; unsubstantial enjoyment

4. Vanitynoun

   one of the established characters in the old moralities and puppet shows. See Morality, n., 5

5. Etymology: [OE. vanite, F. vanit, L. vanitas, fr. vanus empty, vain. See Vain.]

FreebaseRate this definition:3.0 / 2 votes

1. Vanity

   In conventional parlance, vanity is the excessive belief in one's own abilities or attractiveness to others. Prior to the 14th century it did not have such narcissistic undertones, and merely meant futility. The related term vainglory is now often seen as an archaic synonym for vanity, but originally meant boasting in vain, i.e. unjustified boasting; although glory is now seen as having an exclusively positive meaning, the Latin term gloria roughly means boasting, and was often used as a negative criticism.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Vanity

   See Vain.

Editors ContributionRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Vanity

   Vanity is nothing else but excessive pride, regard, trust, hope, admiration or dependence in one's own or someone else's riches, wealth, social status, family background, qualification, beauty, handsomeness or stuffs like that.

   Emeasoba George

   
   

   Submitted by emeasoba_g on February 28, 2018  

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1. vanity

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How to pronounce vanity?

1. Alex

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   David

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   Mark

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   Daniel

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   Libby

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   Mia

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   Karen

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   Hayley

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   Natasha

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   Veena

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   Priya

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   Neerja

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   Zira

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   Oliver

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   Wendy

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   Fred

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   Tessa

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of vanity in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of vanity in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

Examples of vanity in a Sentence

1. Sir Arthur Helps:

   It is better in some respects to be admired by those with whom you live, than to be loved by them. And this is not on account of any gratification of vanity, but because admiration is so much more tolerant than love.

2. Helen Hayes:

   There's a little vanity chair that Charlie gave me the first Christmas we knew each other. I'll not be parting with that, nor our bed-the four-poster-I'll be needing that to die in.

3. Dale Carnegie:

   When dealing with people, let us remember we are not dealing with creatures of logic. We are dealing with creatures of emotion, creatures bustling with prejudices and motivated by pride and vanity.

4. Cheng Taining:

   These weird buildings are too alienated from basic architectural norms and... have become super-sized art installations that jump on the desire and vanity bandwagon.

5. Charles Caleb Colton:

   Ladies of Fashion starve their happiness to feed their vanity, and their love to feed their pride.

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