vainglorious

UK/,veɪn'ɡlɔːrɪəs/US/.vein'glɒ:riәs/

Definitions

adj.

Excessively proud and boastful, especially about one's achievements

自负而好夸耀的；虚荣浮夸的

Root Breakdown

Native English

vainempty

glorroot

-iousfull of, having the quality of

=vainglorious

vain (empty) + glory + -ious = taking proud glory in something empty — boastful over things of no real worth. A literary, somewhat archaic word. See vain.

Root vac still carries 31 more words

Example Sentences

1.
His vainglorious boasting annoyed everyone at the table.

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