---

Definition/Meaning

(noun)

Excessive pride in one's achievements or possessions.

e.g. The celebrity's vainglory was on full display at the awards ceremony.

---

---

Similar Words

Bighead

Bravado

Complacence

Complacency

Conceit

Congratulation

Ego

Egotism

Hubris

Pomposity

Pride

Self-applause

Self-assertion

Self-complacency

Self-conceit

Self-congratulation

Self-esteem

Self-glorification

Self-glory

Self-importance

Self-indulgence

Self-love

Self-opinion

Self-partiality

Self-satisfaction

Swagger

Swelled head

Triumphalism

Vanity

---

Opposite Words

Altruism

Diffidence

Passivity

Self-abandonment

Self-annihilation

Self-disgust

Self-distrust

Self-doubt

Self-flagellation

Self-hate

Self-immolation

Self-loathing

Self-sacrifice

---

Related Words

Affectation

Aplomb

Arrogance

Assumption

Assurance

Confidence

Consequence

Egocentrism

Egoism

Egomania

Egotism

Hauteur

Hubris

Inflation

Narcissism

Navel-gazing

Overconfidence

Presumption

Pretense

Pretension

Self-absorption

Self-assertion

Self-assurance

Self-concern

Self-confidence

Self-esteem

Self-interest

Self-preoccupation

Self-pride

Self-regard

Self-respect

Selfishness

Superiority

---

Comments

---