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Learn the meaning of vain with synonyms, antonyms and an example sentence. Part of our 11 plus vocabulary list used for selective school and grammar school preparation.
vain
(adjective)
vain
(adjective)
Meaning
having an excessively high opinion of oneself
Example
"Despite his many achievements, his vain attitude alienated his friends."
Synonyms
conceitednarcissisticproud
Antonyms
humblemodest
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Word origin
From Latin 'vanus', meaning empty or void.
Related word forms
noun: vanity
adverb: vainly
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