vaingloriously
|vain/glor/i/ous/ly|
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/ˌveɪnˈɡlɔːriəsli/
(vainglorious)
excessive pride
Etymology
Etymology Information
'vainglorious' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'vainglorie,' where 'vain' meant 'empty' and 'glorie' meant 'glory.'
Historical Evolution
'vainglorie' transformed into the modern English word 'vainglorious' through the influence of Latin 'vanus' meaning 'empty' and 'gloria' meaning 'glory.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'empty glory,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'excessive pride in oneself.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that shows excessive pride in oneself or one's achievements.
He vaingloriously boasted about his accomplishments.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45