noun
- plural of vainglory; excessive pride in one’s achievements or qualities; boastful displays of one’s accomplishments
Usage: formal
Examples
- The king’s vainglories were displayed throughout the palace in golden portraits.
- She dismissed his constant vainglories about his business success.
- The athlete’s vainglories after winning became tiresome to his teammates.
- Their vainglories about family wealth impressed no one at the reunion.
- The politician’s vainglories during the speech alienated many voters.
- His vainglories about academic achievements masked deep insecurity.