VAINGLORY Synonyms

• overbearing pride evidenced by a superior manner toward inferiors

• feelings of excessive pride

• an elaborate poetic image or a far-fetched comparison of very dissimilar things

• a witty or ingenious turn of phrase

• an artistic device or effect

• the trait of being unduly vain and conceited; false pride

• an exaggerated opinion of your own importance

• an inflated feeling of pride in your superiority to others

• high-flown style; excessive use of verbal ornamentation

• an exceptional interest in and admiration for yourself

• a feeling of self-respect and personal worth

• satisfaction with your (or another's) achievements

• the trait of being spurred on by a dislike of falling below your standards

• a group of lions

• unreasonable and inordinate self-esteem (personified as one of the deadly sins)

• be proud of

• an inflated feeling of pride in your superiority to others

• an exaggerated opinion of your own importance

• an itinerant Australian laborer who carries his personal belongings in a bundle as he travels around in search of work

• a proud stiff pompous gait

• (British informal) very chic

• to walk with a lofty proud gait, often in an attempt to impress others

• discourage or frighten with threats or a domineering manner; intimidate

• act in an arrogant, overly self-assured, or conceited manner

• feelings of excessive pride

• the quality of being valueless or futile

• the trait of being unduly vain and conceited; false pride

• low table with mirror or mirrors where one sits while dressing or applying makeup