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Webster's 1828 Dictionary

VAINGLORIOUS

a.[vain and glorious. ] 1. Vain to excess of one's own achievements; elated beyond due measure; boastful.
Vainglorious man.
2. Boastful; proceeding from vanity.
Arrogant and vainglorious expression.

 

VAINGLORIOUSLY

adv. With empty pride.

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary

VAINGLORIOUS

VAINGLORIOUS Vain `glo "ri *ous, a.

 

Defn: Feeling or indicating vainglory; elated by vanity; boastful. "Arrogant and vainglorious expression. " Sir M. Hale. -- Vain `glo "ri *ous *ly, adv. -- Vain `glo "ri *ous *ness, n.

 

Sanseido Wisdom Dictionary

vainglorious

v à in gl ó rious 形容詞 うぬぼれ [虚栄心 ]の強い .～ly 副詞