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"Characterized by an excessive desire for praise or admiration, often showing off and boasting about oneself; having an inflated sense of one's own importance or achievements." more

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Despite his vainglorious claims, the superhero always relied on his team for help.
Tim's vainglorious speech about his video game skills impressed his classmates.
The vainglorious queen boasted about her kingdom's grandeur to neighboring rulers.

Vainglorious

veyn-glawr-ee-uhs
adjectiveCharacterized by an excessive desire for praise or admiration, often showing off and boasting about oneself; having an inflated sense of one's own importance or achievements.

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Last Updated On: July 26, 2024
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