Synonyms for

Vanity

Noun / ˈvænʌti: / / ˈvænɪti: / Another word for vanity — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

excessive pride in one's appearance, qualities, abilities, achievements, etc.; character or quality of being vain; lack of real value; hollowness; worthlessness

Synonyms & similar words

dresser emptiness conceit conceitedness humility conceit egotism narcissism pride self-importance arrogance haughtiness vanagloria self-admiration self-love self-regard smugness complacency cockiness self-satisfaction egoism self-centeredness vaniloquence shallow

Synonyms by register

Formal

conceit egotism self-importance pride

Informal

ego airs big-headedness swag

Literary

vainglory emptiness futility

Antonyms

humility modesty selflessness unpretentiousness altruism deference

Common collocations

  • vanity case
  • vanity mirror
  • pride and vanity
  • vanity project
  • vanity fair
  • vanity plate
  • vanity sizing

Word family

noun vanity
adjective vain

Usage note

Vanity often implies an excessive admiration of one's own appearance or achievements. It can also refer to something that is useless or futile.

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Example sentences

  1. She was so vain that she couldn't pass a mirror without checking her reflection.
  2. His vanity led him to spend a fortune on designer clothes and accessories.
  3. I don't like to indulge in vanity, I prefer to focus on my inner qualities.
  4. The company's new product was a complete failure, it was all vanity.
  5. Her vanity was so obvious that everyone around her was annoyed.

Quotes

  • Vanity is a mirror that distorts the appearance of things.
  • Vanity working on a weak head, produces every sort of mischief.
  • Vanity is so secure in the heart of man that everyone wants to be admired: even I who write this, and you who read this.

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