vainglorious

vain·glo·ri·ous

V0007300 (vān-glôr′ē-əs)adj.1. Excessively proud of oneself.2. Characterized by or exhibiting vainglory: vainglorious boasting.

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vain·glo′ri·ous·ly adv.vain·glo′ri·ous·ness n.

vainglorious

(ˌveɪnˈɡlɔːrɪəs) adjboastful or vain; ostentatious

vain•glo•ri•ous

(veɪnˈglɔr i əs, -ˈgloʊr-)

adj. 1. filled with or given to vainglory. 2. characterized by, showing, or proceeding from vainglory. [1470–80] vain•glo′ri•ous•ly, adv. vain•glo′ri•ous•ness, n.

Thesaurus

Adj.

1.

vainglorious - feeling self-importance; "too big for his britches"; "had a swelled head"; "he was swelled with pride"swelled, bigproud - feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride; "proud parents"; "proud of his accomplishments"; "a proud moment"; "proud to serve his country"; "a proud name"; "proud princes"

vainglorious

adjectiveThinking too highly of oneself:conceited, egoistic, egoistical, egotistic, egotistical, narcissistic, vain.Informal: bigheaded, stuck-up, swellheaded.

Translations

vanaglorioso