About The Word Vainglory
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Vainglory
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What's The Definition Of Vainglory?
[n] outspoken conceit
Synonyms | Synonyms for Vainglory: boastfulness Related Terms | Find terms related to Vainglory: Vainglory In Webster's Dictionary \Vain`glo"ry\, n. [Vain + glory.]
Excessive vanity excited by one's own performances; empty
pride; undue elation of mind; vain show; boastfulness.
He had nothing of vainglory. --Bacon.
The man's undone forever; for if Hector break not his
neck i' the combat, he'll break't himself in vainglory.
--Shak.
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