How to pronounce vainglory
American English pronunciation
VAYN-glor-ee
- IPA
- /ˈveɪnˌɡlɔɹi/
- Syllables
- VAYN · glor · ee (3 syllables, stress on the 1st)
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What vainglory means
Boastful pride in your own achievements
In a sentence: In the old tale, the king's vainglory made everyone roll their eyes.
Where it comes from: It comes from Latin words meaning empty glory.
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