vain
Pronunciation: /veɪn/
The English word “vain” has 5 meanings listed here.
adjective
- Overly proud of oneself, especially concerning appearance; having a high opinion of one's own accomplishments with slight reason.
- Having no real substance, value, or importance; empty; void; worthless; unsatisfying.
- Effecting no purpose; pointless, futile.
- Showy; ostentatious.
verb
- To frustrate.
Etymology
From Middle English veyn, from Old French vain, from Latin vānus (“empty”).
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