vanity

ˈvænɪti
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Noun

1.

self-admiration

excessive pride in one's appearance or achievements
  • Her vanity was apparent in her constant glancing at the mirror..Ihre Eitelkeit war offensichtlich in ihrem ständigen Blick in den Spiegel
2.

furniture

US
dressing table with a mirror for grooming
US
Frisiertisch mSchminktisch Toilettentisch
  • She sat at her vanity to apply makeup.Sie setzte sich an ihren Frisiertisch, um sich zu schminken.
3.

furniture

UK
bathroom unit with a washbasin
UK
  • The bathroom vanity was cluttered with toiletries.Der Waschtisch im Badezimmer war mit Toilettenartikeln überladen.
4.

emptiness

Dated
worthlessness or futility of something
Dated
Nichtigkeit fVergeblichkeit f
  • He realized the vanity of his plans after many failures..Er erkannte die Nichtigkeit seiner Pläne nach vielen Misserfolgen
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Expressions with vanity: examples in English and translations in German

Prestigeprojekt
Eitelkeitsprojekt
The new park was just a vanity project for the mayor.
Selbstverlag
Vanity-Verlag
She decided to publish her novel through a vanity press..
Schmeichelgrößen
Vanity sizing makes a size 10 label fit a size 12.
Kosmetikkoffer
Schminkkoffer
She packed her vanity case with makeup for the trip.
Kosmetiktasche
She packed her vanity bag with makeup essentials.
Nummernschild mit individueller Nachricht
Nummernschild mit persönlicher Nachricht
His vanity license plate reads 'FASTCAR'.

Images of vanity

  • vanity: bathroom unit with a washbasin
    (furniture) Waschtisch

Synonyms and analogies of vanity in English

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.

Translations of "vanity" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
dieEitelkeitnf.

He quickly learned that vanity does not bring true friends.

Er lernte schnell, dass Eitelkeit keine wahren Freunde bringt.

Waschtischn.

The modern bathroom with large shower and vanity is accessible through the hallway.

Das moderne Badezimmer mit großer Dusche und Waschtisch ist über die Diele zugänglich.

Schminktischn.

He found his favorite cologne on the vanity after searching for it.

Nach langem Suchen fand er sein Lieblingsparfüm auf dem Schminktisch.

dasWaschbeckennn.

Installing a vessel sink can instantly upgrade a simple vanity into a stylish centerpiece.

Die Installation eines Aufsatzwaschbeckens kann ein einfaches Waschbecken in ein stilvolles Herzstück verwandeln.

dieNichtigkeitnf.

Then said I in my heart that this also is vanity.

Und ich sprach in meinem Herzen, daß auch das Nichtigkeit ist.

Adjective
eiteladj.

Surrounded by luxury, he sensed all is vanity without genuine love.

Umgeben von Luxus spürte er, Eitelkeit der Eitelkeiten, alles ist eitel ohne echte Liebe.

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vanity: Examples and translations in context

Her constant selfies weren't vanity; they were a silent cry for help.

Ihre ständigen Selfies waren keine Eitelkeit, sondern ein stiller Hilferuf.

He battled against the vice of vanity throughout his career.

Während seiner gesamten Karriere kämpfte er gegen das Laster der Eitelkeit an.

He lost sight of his goals, consumed by vanity and a desire for fame.

Von Eitelkeit und Ruhmsucht verzehrt, verlor er seine Ziele aus den Augen.

But easy to get through their boundless vanity to speak'.

Aber durch ihre maßlose Eitelkeit leicht zum Sprechen zu bringen'.

Wood, lake, fresh air and total absence of vanity.

Holz, See, frische Luft und völlige Fehlen von Eitelkeit.

Then I returned, and I saw vanity under the sun.

Ich wandte mich um und sah die Eitelkeit unter der Sonne.

For the record, I continue to find your vanity ridiculous.

Nur damit du es weißt, ich finde deine Eitelkeit lächerlich.

Their vanity, pride and precious ego become all important.

Ihre Eitelkeit, Stolz und kostbare ego werden alle wichtig.

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