vanity

noun
UK: /ˈvæn.ə.ti/
US: /ˈvæn.ə.ti/

  1. The quality of being too proud of your appearance or abilities.

    1. His vanity made him buy expensive clothes to impress others.
    2. She overcame her vanity and started focusing on helping other people.

  2. Something that is empty, useless, or worthless.

    1. His efforts were all in vanity because the project failed.
    2. The pursuit of wealth and fame can often lead to a life of vanity.

  3. A dressing table with a mirror.

    1. She sat at her vanity and applied her makeup carefully.
    2. The antique vanity was the centerpiece of her bedroom decor.

Synonyms

conceit ego arrogance futility

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "vanity" in English means: The quality of being too proud of your appearance or abilities., Something that is empty, useless, or worthless., A dressing table with a mirror..

The phonetic transcription of "vanity" is /ˈvæn.ə.ti/ in British English and /ˈvæn.ə.ti/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "vanity": conceit, ego, arrogance, futility.

Example usage of "vanity": "His vanity made him buy expensive clothes to impress others.". More examples on the page.