/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.