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Vainglorious

Definition:

(adjective) Excessively proud of oneself or one's achievements; vain and boastful.

Sense 1:

(adjective) Characterized by or exhibiting excessive vanity or pride.

Example Sentence 1: She dismissed his vainglorious claims of being the best in the industry.

Example Sentence 2: He strutted around the room with a vainglorious look on his face.

Sense 2:

(adjective) Inflated or exaggerated pride in oneself or one's accomplishments.

Example Sentence 1: The dictator's vainglorious speeches only served to anger the already frustrated citizens.

Example Sentence 2: She always sought validation through vainglorious demonstrations of her wealth.

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