Definition & Meaning of "vain"in English

vain

taking great pride in one's abilities, appearance, etc.

Grammatical Information

Composition

Simple

qualitative

Superlative

vainest

Comparative

vainer

gradable

domain

personality, behavior, psychology

Examples

Despite his lack of talent, he was vain enough to believe he was the best singer in the group.

not producing any successful outcome

bootless

fruitless

futile

moot

otiose

Examples

She made a vain effort to change his mind, but he was already determined.

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