Understanding Vainglory: Definition, Examples, and Antonyms
Vainglory is excessive pride in one's own achievements or possessions, accompanied by a desire to show them off to others. It is an obsession with one's own grandeur and a tendency to exaggerate one's accomplishments.
Example sentences:
* His vainglory made him insufferable to be around, always boasting about his latest conquests.
* She was known for her vainglory, always dressing up in the most expensive clothes and jewelry to draw attention to herself.
Synonyms: conceit, arrogance, haughtiness, egotism, self-importance.
Antonyms: humility, modesty, self-deprecation, unpretentiousness.
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