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vanity

/ˈvæn.ə.ti/
van · i · ty
Adverb:vainly
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Plural:vanities
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Adjective:vain
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vanity Lexical Profile

vanity Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

Excessive pride in or admiration of one's own appearance, abilities, or achievements.

Example

"His vanity prevented him from admitting that he had made a mistake during the presentation."

2

North American A dressing table, typically equipped with a mirror, or a bathroom cabinet containing a sink and counter space.

Example

"She sat at her bedroom vanity to apply her makeup before the evening gala."

3

The quality of being worthless, futile, or meaningless.

Example

"The philosophy professor lectured on the vanity of seeking eternal happiness in material wealth."

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• Rhymes for vanity

• Nearby Words

vanisher
vanishingly
vanishment
vanity
vanload
vanman
vannes

Word Origin & Etymology

From Middle English 'vanite', borrowed from Old French, derived from Latin 'vanitas' meaning 'emptiness' or 'falsity', from the root 'vanus' (empty).

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Vanity. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/vanity
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