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Definition of vanity - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
self-admirationexcessive pride in one's appearance or achievements
- Her vanity was apparent in her constant glancing at the mirror..
2.
furnitureUS dressing table with a mirror for groomingUS
- She sat at her vanity to apply makeup.
3.
furnitureUK bathroom unit with a washbasinUK
- The bathroom vanity was cluttered with toiletries.
4.
emptinessDated worthlessness or futility of somethingDated
- He realized the vanity of his plans after many failures..
Images of vanity
bathroom unit with a washbasin
Expressions with vanity
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project done to gain praise or recognition
The new park was just a vanity project for the mayor.
publishing house that publishes books at the author's expense
She decided to publish her novel through a vanity press..
misleading size labels on clothes to make buyers feel thinner
Vanity sizing makes a size 10 label fit a size 12.
small case for carrying cosmetics
She packed her vanity case with makeup for the trip.
small bag for carrying cosmetics and toiletries
She packed her vanity bag with makeup essentials.
license plate with custom message
His vanity license plate reads 'FASTCAR'.
license plate with a custom identifier
She bought a vanity plate with her name.
table with a mirror used for applying makeup and grooming
She sat at the vanity table to apply her lipstick..
phone number chosen for its memorable sequence
The company uses a vanity number for easy recall.
surgery to improve appearance, not health
She opted for vanity surgery to enhance her nose.
piece of bathroom furniture with a sink and storage space
She installed a new vanity unit to enhance her bathroom's functionality.
company publishing books at the author's expense
She chose a vanity publisher for her first novel.
novel by William Makepeace Thackeray
Vanity Fair is a classic of English literature.
publishing of books at the author's expense
She opted for vanity publishing to retain full creative control over her book.
all things in human life lack lasting worth
After years of chasing status, he sighed that everything is vanity.
phrase from Ecclesiastes highlighting life's transient nature
The preacher often quoted 'all is vanity' in his sermons.
ultimate pointlessness or futility
He realized the vanity of vanities in his endless pursuit of wealth.
Origin of vanity
Latin, vanitas (emptiness)
Terms with vanity included in their meaning
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vanity
overly high opinion of oneself
humility
freedom from vanity or conceit
vanity
person who is vain or showy
vanity
showing off exaggerated importance or dignity in behavior or display
self-grooming
groom oneself with care and vanity
psychology
excessive pride or vanity in oneself
emotion
fill with vanity or conceit
biblical book
Old Testament book reflecting on life's vanity
Examples of vanity in a sentence
Vanity led her to spend hours on her appearance. A lamp stood beside the vanity in her bedroom. He cleared the vanity before guests arrived. She installed a new vanity in the guest bathroom. The vanity matched the tiles perfectly. The vanity of his efforts became clear over time.
She pondered the vanity of material wealth.
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- French:vanité, coiffeuse, ...
- German:Eitelkeit, Frisiertisch, ...
- Italian:presunzione, toeletta, ...
- Spanish:presunción, tocador, ...
- Portuguese:vaidade, toucador, ...
- Chinese:虚荣, 梳妆台, ...
- Japanese:虚栄心, ドレッサー, ...
- Arabic:غرور, مِنْضَدة زينة, ...
- Hebrew:יְהִירוּת, שֻׁלְחַן אִיפּוּר, ...
- Russian:тщеславие, туалетный столик, ...
- Ukrainian:марнославство, туалетний столик, ...
- Hindi:दंभ, श्रृंगार-मेज़, ...
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