vain — meaning, examples & etymology [English]

vain (/veɪn/)

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🔊 /veɪn/

Meaning

Meaning: conceited; useless

Too proud of oneself; or producing no useful result.

Examples

🗣 He was so vain that he checked his reflection in every window.

Etymology

From Latin ‘vanus’ (empty, without substance).

How & Where It’s Used

Means both conceited and fruitless (in vain).

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Tags: character, negative

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