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Meaning of
vain
in English
vain
#common
Comparative Adjective
vainer
Superlative Adjective
vainest
Definitions
Adjective
excessively
proud
of
oneself
;
overly
self-important
lacking
substance
or
value
;
empty
The
politician's
promise
to
reduce
taxes
was
vain
and
lacked
any
real
substance
.
futile
;
having
no
real
effect
Her
efforts
to
convince
him
were
vain
,
as
he
had
already
made
up
his
mind
.
showy
;
displaying
wealth
or
status
The
celebrity's
vain
display
of
luxury
cars
and
jewelry
was
seen
as
overly
extravagant
.
Compounds / Phrases
in vain