van·i·ty

van·i·ty
/ˈvænəti/ noun, pl -ties
1 [noncount] : the quality of people who have too much pride in their own appearance, abilities, achievements, etc. : the quality of being vain

The handsome actor's vanity was well-known.

She described her accomplishments without exaggeration or vanity.

personal vanity

2 [count] : something (such as a belief or a way of behaving) which shows that you have too much pride in yourself, your social status, etc.
— usually plural

the vanities of the wealthy and powerful

3 [count] US
3 b : a bathroom cabinet that is covered by a sink and a countertop
4 [noncount] formal + literary : the quality of being worthless or unimportant when compared to very serious things

the vanity of human labors/wishes


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