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VAINGLORIOUS

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adjective) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Feeling self-importance

Example:

he was swelled with pride

Synonyms:

big; swelled; vainglorious

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

proud (feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride)

Derivation:

vainglory (outspoken conceit)

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