Pronunciation: /ˈvænəti/

Definitions of vanity

noun a bathroom cabinet that is covered with a sink and a countertop

Example Sentences

A1 She spent hours in front of the mirror, admiring her vanity.

A2 His vanity prevented him from admitting he was wrong.

B1 Her excessive vanity made it difficult for her to form genuine relationships.

B2 The politician's vanity led him to make decisions based on his ego rather than the needs of the people.

C1 The actress's vanity knew no bounds, as she demanded constant attention and praise.

C2 The CEO's vanity was evident in the extravagant office decorations and constant need for public recognition.

Examples of vanity in a Sentence

formal Her vanity was evident in the way she spent hours in front of the mirror perfecting her makeup.

informal She's always checking herself out in every mirror she passes, such vanity!

slang She's so full of herself, always flaunting her vanity on social media.

figurative His vanity blinded him to the reality of the situation, causing him to make poor decisions.

Grammatical Forms of vanity

past tense

vanitied

plural

vanities

comparative

more vain

superlative

most vain

present tense

vanities

future tense

will vanity

perfect tense

have vanitied

continuous tense

is vanity

singular

vanity

positive degree

vain

infinitive

to vanity

gerund

vanitying

participle

vanitied

Origin and Evolution of vanity

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'vanity' originated from the Latin word 'vanitas', meaning emptiness or futility.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'vanity' has evolved to also refer to excessive pride or admiration of one's own appearance or achievements.