1. characteristic of or resembling a coxcomb; vain, conceited, or foolishly showy in behavior or appearance
Usage: archaic or literary; often used to describe someone who is excessively proud of their appearance or accomplishments

Examples

• His coxcombical manner and obsession with fine clothes made him the subject of ridicule.
• The coxcombical courtier strutted about the palace, convinced of his own superiority.
• She found his coxcombical boasting about his wealth utterly tiresome.
• The character's coxcombical vanity was a central theme in the novel.
• His coxcombical behavior alienated him from his more sensible peers.