Vainglorious (Adj.)
Pronunciation: vayn-GLAWR-ee-uhs
Word Meaning: Vainglorious describes someone who excessively boasts or takes pride in themselves and their achievements, often in a showy or ostentatious manner, and typically with little substance to support their claims.
Uses in Sentence:
- His vainglorious speeches were met with skepticism by those who knew he often exaggerated his accomplishments.
- The vainglorious display of wealth by the billionaire left many feeling uneasy in the presence of such ostentatiousness.
- Despite his vainglorious demeanor, he was actually quite insecure and sought validation from others.
Synonyms:
- Boastful
- Egotistical
- Conceited
- Arrogant
- Narcissistic
Antonyms:
- Humble
- Modest
- Self-effacing
- Unassuming
- Meek
Word Meaning in Hindi: अभिमानी / घमंडी
Word uses in Hindi:
- उसके अभिमानी भाषणों को उन लोगों ने संदेह से स्वागत किया जिन्होंने जाना कि वह अक्सर अपनी उपलब्धियों को बड़ाते हैं। (His vainglorious speeches were met with skepticism by those who knew he often exaggerated his accomplishments.)
- धन के वह अभिमानी प्रदर्शन बहुत से लोगों को उस शोभायमानता की हाज़िरी में असहज लाने वाली थी। (The vainglorious display of wealth by the billionaire left many feeling uneasy in the presence of such ostentatiousness.)
- अपने अभिमानी अभिव्यक्ति के बावजूद, वह वास्तव में बहुत अनुरागी था और दूसरों से मान्यता की तलाश करता था। (Despite his vainglorious demeanor, he was actually quite insecure and sought validation from others.)