CEFR B1

vain

adjective

Meaning

Having or showing an excessively high opinion of one's appearance, abilities, or worth.

Examples

She was too vain to wear a hat that would hide her new hairstyle.
He was a vain man, always boasting about his achievements.

Synonyms: conceited, arrogant, egotistical, narcissistic

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vain (B1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /veɪn/

Definition

Having or showing an excessively high opinion of one's appearance, abilities, or worth.

Examples

She was too vain to wear a hat that would hide her new hairstyle.
He was a vain man, always boasting about his achievements.
Despite his success, he remained humble and not at all vain.

How to Use vain

in vain (prepositional phrase): Without success or a useful result. — "He tried in vain to start the car."
vain attempt (collocation): An effort that fails to achieve its intended purpose. — "Her vain attempt to hide her surprise was obvious."

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