Vainglory

Pronunciation

• Hyphenation: vain + glo + ry

Origin

From Middle English waynglori ("worthless glory"), from Old French vaine glorie, from Medieval Latin vana gloria, from Latin vana ("empty", "groundless", "boastful") + gloria ("fame", "ambition", "boasting"), apparently modelled after similar terms in languages. Compare Old English īdel wuldor ("vain glory") and īdelġielp ("vainglory").

Full definition of vainglory

Noun

1. Excessive vanity.
2. Boastful, unwarranted pride in one's accomplishments or qualities.
3. Vain, ostentatious display.
4. A regarding of oneself with undue favor

Derived terms

• vainglorious