VAINGLORY Synonyms
There are 3 hypernyms of the word vainglory. (close relations)
Best Synonyms for VAINGLORY
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| boastfulness | nounn | |||||
noun • outspoken conceit | ||||||
| arrogance | nounn | |||||
noun • overbearing pride evidenced by a superior manner toward inferiors | ||||||
| conceit | nounn | |||||
noun • feelings of excessive pride • an elaborate poetic image or a far-fetched comparison of very dissimilar things • a witty or ingenious turn of phrase • an artistic device or effect • the trait of being unduly vain and conceited; false pride | ||||||
| egotism | nounn | |||||
noun • an exaggerated opinion of your own importance • an inflated feeling of pride in your superiority to others | ||||||
| grandiosity | nounn | |||||
noun • high-flown style; excessive use of verbal ornamentation | ||||||
| narcissism | nounn | |||||
noun • an exceptional interest in and admiration for yourself | ||||||
| pride | nounn | |||||
noun • a feeling of self-respect and personal worth • satisfaction with your (or another's) achievements • the trait of being spurred on by a dislike of falling below your standards • a group of lions • unreasonable and inordinate self-esteem (personified as one of the deadly sins) verb • be proud of | ||||||
| self-importance | nounn | |||||
noun • an inflated feeling of pride in your superiority to others • an exaggerated opinion of your own importance | ||||||
| swagger | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||
noun • an itinerant Australian laborer who carries his personal belongings in a bundle as he travels around in search of work • a proud stiff pompous gait adjective satellite • (British informal) very chic verb • to walk with a lofty proud gait, often in an attempt to impress others • discourage or frighten with threats or a domineering manner; intimidate • act in an arrogant, overly self-assured, or conceited manner | ||||||
| vanity | nounn | |||||
noun • feelings of excessive pride • the quality of being valueless or futile • the trait of being unduly vain and conceited; false pride • low table with mirror or mirrors where one sits while dressing or applying makeup | ||||||