vainglory: Meaning and Definition of

vain•glo•ry

Pronunciation: (vān'glôr"ē, -glōr"ē, vān-glôr'ē, -glōr'ē), [key]
— n.
  1. excessive elation or pride over one's own achievements, abilities, etc.; boastful vanity.
  2. empty pomp or show.
Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease.
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