All vainglory synonyms
vain·glo·ry
V v noun vainglory
- egoism — An ethical theory that treats self-interest as the foundation of morality.
- grandstand play — an ostentatious play, as in a sport, overemphasized deliberately to elicit applause from spectators.
- disdainfulness — The state or quality of being disdainful.
- egomania — Obsessive egotism or self-centeredness.
- narcissism — inordinate fascination with oneself; excessive self-love; vanity. Synonyms: self-centeredness, smugness, egocentrism.
- ostentation — pretentious or conspicuous show, as of wealth or importance; display intended to impress others.
- egotism — The practice of talking and thinking about oneself excessively because of an undue sense of self-importance.
- cockiness — conceited self-assurance
- complacence — a feeling of quiet pleasure or security, often while unaware of some potential danger, defect, or the like; self-satisfaction or smug satisfaction with an existing situation, condition, etc.
- immodesty — not modest in conduct, utterance, etc.; indecent; shameless.
- outrecuidance — (archaic) Presumption, arrogance, self-conceit.
- conceit — Conceit is very great pride in your abilities or achievements that other people feel is too great.
- flamboyance — strikingly bold or brilliant; showy: flamboyant colors.
- conceitedness — having an excessively favorable opinion of one's abilities, appearance, etc.
- megalomania — Psychiatry. a symptom of mental illness marked by delusions of greatness, wealth, etc.
- grandioseness — affectedly grand or important; pompous: grandiose words.
- grandiosity — affectedly grand or important; pompous: grandiose words.
- garishness — crudely or tastelessly colorful, showy, or elaborate, as clothes or decoration.