vainglorious

Meanings

• adjective

  Excessively proud of one's achievements or pretensions.

  - "His vainglorious behavior made it difficult for him to work with others."
  - "The vainglorious king demanded constant adoration from his subjects."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˌveɪnˈɡlɔː.ɹi.əs/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with vainglorious
valorous , prestigious , delicious , obligious

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Variants

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vainglorious , vaingloriously , vaingloriousness , vaingloriousnesses

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Etymology

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Originating from the Latin 'vanus' meaning empty or vain, and 'gloria' meaning glory.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'vainglorious' was first used in English literature in the 15th century.

2. The term is often used in religious contexts to describe those who seek glory for themselves rather than for God.

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Related Concepts

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1. hubris: A Greek concept of excessive pride leading to one's downfall.

2. narcissism: A psychological condition characterized by an inflated sense of self-importance.

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Culture

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In literature, vainglorious characters are often portrayed as tragic figures due to their excessive pride and lack of self-awareness. In art, vainglorious themes can be seen in depictions of the fall of the Roman Empire or in portraits of aristocrats.

How to Memorize "vainglorious"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person who is excessively proud of their accomplishments and seeks constant attention and admiration.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the idea of excessive pride and self-importance.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the acronym VAIN: 'V' for vain, 'A' for arrogant, 'I' for insufferable, and 'N' for narcissistic'.

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