Vainglory

[veɪn'glɔːrɪ]

Definition

(n.) Excessive vanity excited by one's own performances; empty pride; undue elation of mind; vain show; boastfulness.

Typed by Hector

Definition

n. vain or empty glory in one's own performances: pride above desert.—v.i. to boast vainly.—adj. Vainglō′rious given to vainglory: proceeding from vanity.—adv. Vainglō′riously.—n. Vainglō′riousness.

Editor: Milton