The meaning of VAINGLORIOUS is marked by vainglory : boastful. How to use vainglorious in a sentence.

He was vain of his talents; vainglorious of his importance; too proud of what he regarded as his sacrifices for the truth.

VAINGLORIOUS definition: filled with or given to vainglory. See examples of vainglorious used in a sentence.

Definition of vainglorious adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

Factsheet What does the adjective vainglorious mean? There are three meanings listed in OED's entry for the adjective vainglorious. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation …

Dec 7, 2025 · vainglorious (comparative more vainglorious, superlative most vainglorious) Possessing excessive vanity or unwarranted pride. quotations

If you describe someone as vainglorious, you are critical of them because they are very proud of what they have done and boast a lot about it.

WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024 vain•glo•ri•ous (vān glôr′ ē əs, -glōr′ -), adj. filled with or given to vainglory: a vainglorious …

VAINGLORIOUS meaning: having or showing too much pride in your abilities or achievements

Vainglorious people are vain, excessively boastful, and have swelled pride. The base word, vainglory, dates all the way back to the 14th century and means “worthless glory.”