1. excessive pride in one’s achievements or appearance; boastful vanity
Usage: formal

Examples

• His vainglory prevented him from accepting constructive criticism.
• The politician’s vainglory was evident in his lengthy self-congratulatory speech.
• She dismissed his boasting as mere vainglory.
• The king’s vainglory led him to commission countless portraits of himself.
• His vainglory blinded him to his own shortcomings.
• The author’s vainglory was apparent in how he constantly mentioned his awards.