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- [veyn]
- /veɪn/
- /veɪn/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [veyn]
- /veɪn/
Definitions of vainer word
- adjective vainer excessively proud of or concerned about one's own appearance, qualities, achievements, etc.; conceited: a vain dandy. 1
- adjective vainer proceeding from or showing pride in or concern about one's appearance, qualities, etc.; resulting from or displaying vanity: He made some vain remarks about his accomplishments. 1
- adjective vainer ineffectual or unsuccessful; futile: vain hopes; a vain effort; a vain war. 1
- adjective vainer without real significance, value, or importance; baseless or worthless: vain pageantry; vain display. 1
- adjective vainer Archaic. senseless or foolish. 1
- idioms vainer in vain, without effect or avail; to no purpose: lives lost in vain; to apologize in vain. in an improper or irreverent manner: to take God's name in vain. 1
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Origin of vainer
First appearance:
before 1250 One of the 11% oldest English words
1250-1300; Middle English < Old French < Latin vānus empty, vain
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Parts of speech for Vainer
noun
adjective
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pronoun
preposition
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vainer popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 70% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
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