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Vainglory
Translation of "vainglory" into Russian
vainglory
Noun
UK
/ˈveɪnˌɡlɔːri/
US
/ˈveɪnˌɡlɔri/
vainglory
vainglories pl
His vainglory was evident in the way he boasted about his achievements.
Его тщеславие было очевидно в том, как он хвастался своими достижениями.
Definitions
vainglory
Noun
UK
/ˈveɪnˌɡlɔːri/
US
/ˈveɪnˌɡlɔri/
Excessive pride in oneself or one's achievements; vanity.
His vainglory was evident when he couldn't stop talking about his latest award.
An ostentatious or boastful public display intended to draw admiration.
The coronation parade was nothing but vainglory staged for the television cameras.
Idioms and phrases
sheer vainglory
His actions were driven by sheer vainglory.
чистое тщеславие
Его действия были продиктованы чистым тщеславием.
political vainglory
The candidate's campaign was marked by political vainglory.
политическое тщеславие
Кампания кандидата была отмечена политическим тщеславием.
personal vainglory
Her personal vainglory often overshadowed her achievements.
личное тщеславие
Ее личное тщеславие часто затмевало ее достижения.
national vainglory
The festival was a display of national vainglory.
национальное тщеславие
Фестиваль был демонстрацией национального тщеславия.
empty vainglory
His speech was full of empty vainglory.
пустое тщеславие
Его речь была полна пустого тщеславия.