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vanity
[van-i-tee]
noun
plural
vanitiesexcessive pride in one's appearance, qualities, abilities, achievements, etc.; character or quality of being vain; conceit.
Failure to be elected was a great blow to his vanity.
Synonyms: , , ,Antonyms:an instance or display of this quality or feeling.
something about which one is vain or excessively proud.
His good looks are his greatest vanity.
lack of real value; hollowness; worthlessness.
the vanity of a selfish life.
Synonyms: , , , , ,something worthless, trivial, or pointless.
a wide, counterlike shelf containing a wash basin, as in the bathroom of a hotel or residence, often equipped with shelves, drawers, etc., underneath.
a cabinet built below or around a bathroom sink, primarily to hide exposed pipes.
adjective
produced as a showcase for one's own talents, especially as a writer, actor, singer, or composer.
surprisingly entertaining for a vanity production.
of, relating to, or issued by a vanity press.
a spate of vanity books.
vanity
/ ˈæɪɪ /
noun
the state or quality of being vain; excessive pride or conceit
ostentation occasioned by ambition or pride
an instance of being vain or something about which one is vain
the state or quality of being valueless, futile, or unreal
something that is worthless or useless
short for vanity unit
Other 51Թ Forms
- vanitied adjective
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of vanity1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
But there’s something particularly stomach-turning about squandering tens of millions of dollars on a vanity parade while slashing funds that could help feed those in need.
I put my new vials in a little jar on my vanity.
With Franzen-esque fastidiousness, Choi unpacks each character’s backstory, exposing vanities and delusions in a cool, caustic voice, a 21st century Émile Zola.
“But whether it’s out of fear, or vanity, or ego, they don’t always acknowledge it.”
While Cranston is not playing himself — although, he has on other occasions — he does strip himself of all vanity to portray Griffin Mill losing his ever-loving mind as he careens through the Venetian.
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When To Use
Vanity is the excessive pride in oneself, usually related to appearance or accomplishments, as in Simon’s vanity wouldn’t let him purchase a more practical car.Vanity can also refer to something a person is overly proud of, as in Lars’ only real vanity was his singing ability.Vanity can also refer to an area with a mirror where you would groom yourself, like a dressing table or a counter and sink. A vanity can also be a place for storing grooming products, such as a shelf, cupboard, or case.Example: That museum of vanity that he calls a house is just full of his own artwork and paintings.
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