IPA: /veɪn/
KK: /veɪn/
Definition: Having no real value or purpose; often used to describe someone who is overly proud of their appearance or achievements.
Example: She was too vain to accept any criticism about her looks.
IPA: /ˈveɪnər/
KK: /ˈveɪnər/
Definition: More concerned about one's appearance or achievements than is necessary or reasonable.
Example: She became vainer after winning the award and often talked about her looks.
IPA: //ˈveɪnɪst//
KK: /venɪst/
Definition: Having an excessively high opinion of one's own appearance, abilities, or worth; the most self-absorbed or conceited.
Example: She was considered the vainest person in the room, always admiring herself in the mirror.
IPA: //ˌveɪnˈɡlɔːr.i.əs//
KK: /ˈveɪnˌɡlɔːrɪəs/
Definition: Describing someone who is very proud of their own achievements and often shows off about them, sometimes in an annoying way.
Example: His vainglorious attitude made it hard for others to work with him.
IPA: //veɪnˈɡlɔːriəsli//
KK: /veɪnˈɡlɔːriəsli/
Definition: In a way that shows excessive pride in oneself or one's achievements.
Example: He spoke vaingloriously about his accomplishments, making everyone else feel small.
IPA: //ˈveɪnˌɡlɔːri//
KK: /ˈveɪnˌɡlɔri/
Definition: An excessive pride in oneself or one's achievements, often shown in a way that seeks attention or admiration from others.
Example: His vainglory made it difficult for him to accept constructive criticism.
IPA: /ˈveɪnli/
KK: /venli/
Definition: In a way that shows a lack of success or effectiveness; without achieving the desired result.
Example: She tried vainly to convince him to change his mind.
IPA: //ˈveɪn.nəs//
KK: /veɪn.nəs/
Definition: The quality of having an excessively high opinion of oneself or one's appearance.
Example: Her vainness made it difficult for her to accept criticism from others.
IPA: /ˈvælənˌtaɪn/
KK: /ˈvælənˌtaɪn/
Definition: A person or thing that is given special affection or attention, especially on Valentine's Day, often represented by gifts or cards.
Example: She received a beautiful valentine from her secret admirer.
IPA: /ˌvælɪtjuˈdɪnəriən/
KK: /vælətjuˈdɪnəriən/
Definition: Describing someone who is often ill or in poor health.
Example: The valetudinarian lifestyle can be quite limiting, as it often requires constant care and attention.
Definition: A person who is often sickly or weak and is overly concerned about their health.
Example: Despite his age, he was not a valetudinarian, as he rarely complained about his health.
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