VAINGLORIOUS

big, swelled, vainglorious

(adjective) feeling self-importance; “too big for his britches”; “had a swelled head”; “he was swelled with pride”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

vainglorious (comparative more vainglorious, superlative most vainglorious)

With excessive vanity or unwarranted pride.

Source: Wiktionary


Vain`glo"ri*ous, a.

Definition: Feeling or indicating vainglory; elated by vanity; boastful. "Arrogant and vainglorious expression." Sir M. Hale.

– Vain`glo"ri*ous*ly, adv.

– Vain`glo"ri*ous*ness, n.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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