Word of the Day – Vainglory

Vainglory (noun)

vayn-glaw-ree

Excessive elation or pride over one’s own achievements, abilities, etc.; boastful vanity.

First recorded in 1250–1300; Middle English vainglorie, vein glorie, from Old French vaine gloiri, from translation of Latin vāna glōria “empty glory”; ( vain, glory )

Example sentences

“His vainglory would be easier to tolerate if his achievements were worth anything, but most of it is just hot air.”