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- Dictionaryvain/vān/
adjective
- 1. having or showing an excessively high opinion of one's appearance, abilities, or worth: "their flattery made him vain" Similar Opposite
- 2. producing no result; useless: "a vain attempt to tidy up the room" Similar Opposite
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Vain can mean unsuccessful, of no value, or too proud of yourself. Learn how to use it in different contexts with synonyms, antonyms, and examples from the Cambridge Dictionary.
adjective. characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance. “ vain about her clothes” synonyms: conceited, egotistic, egotistical, self-conceited, swollen, swollen-headed. proud. feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride. adjective.
Vain definition: excessively proud of or concerned about one's own appearance, qualities, achievements, etc.; conceited. See examples of VAIN used in a sentence.
Learn the meaning of vain as an adjective for something that is unsuccessful, useless, or selfish. See how to use vain in different contexts and sentences with synonyms and antonyms.
Definition of vain adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Learn the various meanings and uses of the word vain, such as futile, vain hope, vain attempt, and vain person. See synonyms, pronunciation, examples, and idioms related to vain.
