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vainglorious (adjective), more vainglorious, most vainglorious
1. Pertaining to anyone who is excessively proud or boastful of his or her achievements: James was a vainglorious athlete who bragged about his basketball talents whenever he was interviewed on TV or the radio.
2. Relating to a feeling of self-importance: Janet was a vainglorious celebrity who appeared on many TV programs because she was always presented as the best actress in the world.
Extremely proud of oneself.
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This entry is located in the following units: glori-, glor- + (page 2) vane-, vani- (page 1)
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vainglorious, more vainglorious, most vainglorious
A reference to a person who shows an excessive amount of pride in his or her abilities or achievements. (1)
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