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vain·glo·ri·ous

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ADJECTIVE:

Characterized by or exhibiting excessive vanity; boastful.
Proceeding from vainglory.

OTHER FORMS:
vain·glori·ous·ly(Adverb), vain·glori·ous·ness(Noun)

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