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vanity Synonyms

Another word for vanity

Choosing another word for vanity depends on context, so the 23 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

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

Usage Example

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

Strongest
conceit
narcissism
egotism
vainglory
Strong
self-love
pride
arrogance
self-admiration
hubris
haughtiness

• noun (Context 2)

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

Usage Example

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

Strongest
dressing table
Strong
dresser
washstand
bureau

• noun (Context 3)

The quality of being worthless, futile, or meaningless.

Usage Example

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

Strongest
futility
pointlessness
worthlessness
meaninglessness
uselessness
Strong
fruitlessness
emptiness
hollowness
purposelessness

Opposites of vanity

The opposite of vanity shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

humility
modesty
value
humbleness
worth
usefulness
utility
significance
See all opposites of vanity

• Nearby Words

vanish
vanishingly
vanishment
vanity
vanload
vanman
vanpool

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Vanity. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/vanity
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