Advertisement
Advertisement
vanity
[ van-i-tee ]
noun
- excessive pride in one's appearance, qualities, abilities, achievements, etc.; character or quality of being vain; conceit:
Failure to be elected was a great blow to his vanity.
Synonyms: , , ,
Antonyms:
- an instance or display of this quality or feeling.
- something about which one is vain or excessively proud:
His good looks are his greatest vanity.
- lack of real value; hollowness; worthlessness:
the vanity of a selfish life.
Synonyms: , , , , ,
- something worthless, trivial, or pointless.
- a wide, counterlike shelf containing a wash basin, as in the bathroom of a hotel or residence, often equipped with shelves, drawers, etc., underneath.
- a cabinet built below or around a bathroom sink, primarily to hide exposed pipes.
adjective
- produced as a showcase for one's own talents, especially as a writer, actor, singer, or composer:
surprisingly entertaining for a vanity production.
- of, relating to, or issued by a vanity press:
a spate of vanity books.
vanity
/ ˈ±¹Ã¦²Ôɪ³Ùɪ /
noun
- the state or quality of being vain; excessive pride or conceit
- ostentation occasioned by ambition or pride
- an instance of being vain or something about which one is vain
- the state or quality of being valueless, futile, or unreal
- something that is worthless or useless
- short for vanity unit
Other ˜yÐÄvlogs From
- ±¹²¹²Ôi·³Ù¾±±ð»å adjective
˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
Origin of vanity1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
In addition to a “HYEWEST†vanity plate and longhorns on the front, there was a button inside that would make the car moo.
The current damage is understood to be widespread with vinyl coming away on corridor floors and vanity units in bedrooms leaking.
This is an ideal milieu for a president who cares not for facts or truth but only about his own vanity and glory.
You probably read his work in middle school, and maybe even wrote a report on one story, “The Necklace,†about a woman who suffered for her vanity and for not recognizing real from false.
The republic’s consuls and other officers became Augustus’ lapdogs, but he preserved their venerable offices and titles “with anxious care,†seeming to consult them and massaging their vanity.
Advertisement
Related ˜yÐÄvlogs
More About Vanity
What does vanity mean?
Vanity is the excessive pride in oneself, usually related to appearance or accomplishments, as in Simon’s vanity wouldn’t let him purchase a more practical car.
Vanity can also refer to something a person is overly proud of, as in Lars’ only real vanity was his singing ability.
Vanity can also refer to an area with a mirror where you would groom yourself, like a dressing table or a counter and sink. A vanity can also be a place for storing grooming products, such as a shelf, cupboard, or case.
Example: That museum of vanity that he calls a house is just full of his own artwork and paintings.
Where does vanity come from?
The first records of the term vanity come from the 1200s. It ultimately comes from the Latin ±¹Äå²Ô¾±³ÙÄå²õ, which combines ±¹Äå²Ô, meaning “vain,†and the Latin suffix –¾±³ÙÄå²õ, which creates nouns that describe a condition, state, or quality.
Vanity is often considered a negative thing because someone who is vain does not often recognize their faults or focuses too much on things that aren’t considered to have lasting or serious value, such as money and beauty. Most uses of vanity are related to this idea.
The furniture or storage sense of vanity is not considered to be a negative, however. Taking care of your appearance is generally considered a good thing, as long as it’s balanced with caring about the kind of person you are and how you treat others.
Did you know … ?
What are some other forms related to vanity?
- vanitied (adjective)
What are some synonyms for vanity?
What are some words that share a root or word element with vanity?Ìý
What are some words that often get used in discussing vanity?
How is vanity used in real life?
Vanity is normally used by people who are criticizing someone’s actions or appearance.
DON’T CROSS ME OR I WILL START A BAND AND WE WILL PLAY YOUR LEAST FAVORITE TYPE OF MUSIC AND BECOME HUGE AND THE NAME OF THE BAND WILL BE YOUR CAR’S LICENSE PLATE NUMBER AND YOU WILL LOOK LIKE YOU GOT A VANITY PLATE WITH OUR BAND’S NAME ON IT OH MY GOD YOU WILL FEEL SO STUPID 😎
— Ted Travelstead (@trumpetcake)
Vanity not only distances us from God: it makes us look ridiculous.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex)
Can’t wait for Instagram to get rid of likes. Hoping it leads to the elimination of public vanity metrics.
Really believe it will lead to an explosion of creativity and truth
— Gary Vaynerchuk (@garyvee)
Try using vanity!
Is vanity used correctly in the following sentence?
Michael’s vanity is his intelligence, which he shows off by explaining ordinary things in great detail.
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Browse