Meaning & Definition of word "Vanity"
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Vanity
/ˈvæn.ɪ.ti/
noun:
- 1. Excessive pride in or admiration of one's own appearance or achievements.
- Example: Her vanity was evident as she spent hours in front of the mirror, perfecting her makeup.
- 2. The quality of being worthless or futile.
- Example: He realized that his pursuit of wealth was rooted in vanity, ultimately leading nowhere meaningful.
- 3. A dressing table, especially one with a mirror and drawers for cosmetics.
- Example: She set her new cosmetics on the vanity in her bedroom, ready for her morning routine.
Etymology
From Latin 'vanitas', meaning 'emptiness, futility'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
vanity fair:
A place or scene of superficiality or ostentatious behavior.
vanity project:
A project undertaken primarily for the satisfaction of the person leading it rather than for practical reasons.
in vain:
Without success or a result; futile.
Related Words
vain:
Having an excessively high opinion of one's appearance or abilities.
vainglory:
Excessive vanity, especially in one's achievements.
egotism:
Excessive use of the first person; egoism.
Slang Meanings of vanity
Meaning: Being too focused on appearances.
Example Sentence: Don't be so vain, nobody cares about your new haircut.
Meaning: Showing off or being ostentatious.
Example Sentence: His vanity was off the charts at the party with that flashy suit.