vanity
nounfeminine/vɐjˈðaðɨ/medium
vai·da·de
Definition
Excessive pride in or admiration of one's own appearance or achievements.
His vanity was evident in his expensive wardrobe.
She checked her reflection out of sheer vanity.
Common collocations
vanity fairvanity projectvanity mirrorvanity plate
Idiomatic expressions
- Vanity of vanities (futility of earthly pursuits).
Etymology
Do latim 'vanitas, vanitatis'.