VAINGLORY


Meaning of VAINGLORY in English

/vayn"glawr'ee, -glohr'ee, vayn glawr"ee, -glohr"ee/ , n.

1. excessive elation or pride over one's own achievements, abilities, etc.; boastful vanity.

2. empty pomp or show.

[ 1250-1300; ME vainglorie, trans. of ML vana gloria; see VAIN, GLORY ]

Syn. 1. See pride. 2. ostentation.

Ant. 1. humility.

Random House Webster's Unabridged English dictionary.      Полный английский словарь Вебстер - Random House .