Search Dictionary
Definition of vanity
vanity
/ˈvæn.ə.ti/
van · i · ty
Adverb:vainly
•Plural:vanities
•Adjective:vain
vanity Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
7
Tier
2
Usage
Top 5k
vanity Game Scores & Validity
Scrabble US
Scrabble UK
WWF
Wordle Guess
• 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."
Synonyms
View all synonyms for vanity Antonyms
View all antonyms for vanity• Rhymes for vanity
Word Origin & Etymology
From Middle English 'vanite', borrowed from Old French, derived from Latin 'vanitas' meaning 'emptiness' or 'falsity', from the root 'vanus' (empty).
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Vanity. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/vanity