vainglorious (Meaning)
vainglorious (s)
feeling self-importance
vainglorious (a.)
Feeling or indicating vainglory; elated by vanity; boastful.
Synonyms & Antonyms of vainglorious
Synonyms:
- self-assured
- self-confident
- hifalutin
- lordly
- self-assertive
- superior
- swellheaded
- self-promoting
- highfalutin
- self-dramatizing
- imperious
- self-centered
- chesty
- masterful
- condescending
- blustery
- fastuous
- self-glorifying
- overconfident
- uppity
- patronizing
- presumptuous
- self-asserting
- huffy
- peremptory
- braggy
- snobby
- disdainful
- pretentious
- presuming
- pontifical
- toplofty
- self-contented
- high-hat
- lofty
- bragging
- toploftical
- holier-than-thou
- snooty
- assumptive
- uppish
- self-congratulatory
- high-handed
Antonyms:
FAQs About the word vainglorious
feeling self-importanceFeeling or indicating vainglory; elated by vanity; boastful.
pompous, selfish,smug, egotistical, conceited, egoistical, prideful, egotistic, proud, vain
humble, egoless, diffident, modest, modest, egoless, diffident, timid,humble, timid
The vainglorious athlete boasted about his every accomplishment, seeking constant praise.
The vainglorious politician's ego was inflated by the adulation of his followers.
The vainglorious actress's craving for attention drove her into reckless behavior.
The vainglorious businessman took credit for the successes of his team, ignoring their contributions.
