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VAIN

(adj.sat, adj.)

Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Vain.

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Vain - as an adjective satellite

Characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance

Example: "A conceited fool"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
conceitedegotisticegotisticalself-conceitedswollenswollen-headed

Unproductive of success

Example: "A fruitless search"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bootlessfruitlessfutilesleeveless

Vain - as an adjective

Overly proud of oneself, especially concerning appearance; having a high opinion of one's own accomplishments with slight reason.

Having no real substance, value, or importance; empty; void; worthless; unsatisfying.

Effecting no purpose; pointless, futile.

Example: "Vain toil;  a vain attempt"

Showy; ostentatious.

Example Sentences

"She is very vain and spends hours in front of the mirror."
"The actress was known for her vain attempts to stay young."
"He is so vain that he can't handle any criticism."
"She became increasingly vain after winning the beauty pageant."
"Despite his vain efforts to impress, nobody paid him any attention."
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Word Game Points

Is VAIN a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, vain is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

VAIN has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.

Is VAIN a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, vain is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
VAIN has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.

Is VAIN a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, vain is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
VAIN has a WORDFEUD points total of 7.

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