vain glory

Synonyms

boastfulness

Examples

I am led to reflect how much more delightful to an undebauched mind, is the task of making improvements on the earth, than all the vain glory which can be acquired from ravaging it, by the most uninterrupted career of conquests. George Washington

A man gains nothing by vain glory but contempt and hatred. Spanish Proverb

Words in the phrase

vain glory

Close letter words and terms

vaimure vain vain as a peacock vain person vain words vainesse