Excessively proud of or concerned about one's own appearance, qualities, achievements, etc. Check meanings, examples, usage tips, pronunciation, domains, and related words See examples of vain used in a sentence.
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In your appearance or achievements (definition of vain from the cambridge academic content dictionary © cambridge university press)
Definition of vain adjective in oxford advanced learner's dictionary
Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more. In an improper or irreverent manner To take god's name in vain Proceeding from or showing personal vanity
Our labor was in vain In an irreverent or disrespectful manner Took the lord's name in vain. Marked by lack of substance or value
The word vain describes someone who is excessively proud of their appearance or achievements, showing vanity or conceit.
There are nine meanings listed in oed's entry for the word vain, four of which are labelled obsolete See ‘meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. Having an excessively high opinion of one's appearance or abilities