Synonyms of vanity

vanity

noun

ˈva-nə-tē 

as in ego

an often unjustified feeling of being pleased with oneself or with one's situation or achievements

an all-consuming vanity that made him hunger for constant praise from others

Synonyms & Similar Words

• ego
• pridefulness
• pride
• arrogance
• vainness
• vainglory
• egotism
• smugness
• complacency
• self-love
• self-conceit
• self-satisfaction
• conceitedness
• pomposity
• conceit
• superiority
• self-importance
• self-admiration
• confidence
• swelled head
• self-glory
• pompousness
• complacence
• amour propre
• vaingloriousness
• self-opinion
• self-congratulation
• self-esteem
• assurance
• bighead
• selfishness
• swellheadedness
• haughtiness
• hubris
• self-confidence
• self-assumption
• self-righteousness
• self-assurance
• pretence
• snobbishness
• egoism
• imperiousness
• superciliousness
• lordliness
• self-assertion
• overconfidence
• presumption
• disdainfulness
• pretension
• pretense
• self-pride
• self-respect
• self-centeredness
• pretentiousness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• humility
• modesty
• humbleness
• diffidence
• altruism
• timidity
• unselfishness
• self-doubt
• bashfulness
• shyness
• self-loathing
• passivity
• self-hate
• self-disgust
• demureness
• passiveness
• timidness

Examples of vanity in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

And to Golding’s credit, there’s no vanity in his portrayal of Nicolas. —Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 9 Sep. 2024

Was all this actually vanity and delusion, selfishness masquerading as morality? —Manvir Singh, The New Yorker, 9 Sep. 2024

Mount sconces in strategic spots in a closet to maximize their visual and functional impact, or create a beautiful focal point by flanking a closet vanity table with a pair of statement wall sconces. —Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Sep. 2024

This set of 10 cabinet bar pulls is marked down by 74 percent during the sale, making this an ideal time to refresh anything from a vanity cabinet, pantry door, or dresser drawers. —Rachel Trujillo, Peoplemag, 13 Sep. 2024