What is the definition of vanity?

Answer 1

The word "vain" has too widely different uses (from two separate roots)

1. that does not produce the result you want

2. too proud of your own appearance, abilities or avhievement

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Vain

1. having or showing an excessively high opinion of one's appearance, abilities, or worth : "Their flattery made him vain."

2. producing no result; useless : a vain attempt to tidy up the room / the vain hope of finding work.

• having no meaning or likelihood of fulfillment : a vain boast.

Answer 2

There are several definitions for the word vanity listed in the online Webster's Dictionary. Here they are: Vanity is a noun that can mean: 1. something that is empty, vain, or valueless. 2. the quality or state of being vain, such as a vain attempt (one that did not produce desired results) 3. inflated pride in oneself or one's appearance: conceit, such as a vain person. 4. a fashionable trifle or knickkack, such as a compact, a small case or handbag for toiletries used by women 5. dressing table or bathroom cabinet that contains a sink and usually having a countertop. ;
it means selfish or something

Answer 3

pride

As in vanity phone number, vanity plate numbers...

Answer 4

The adjective version of vanity is vain. But an adjective used to describe vain would be conceit.

Answer 5

It's originally from Romeo's first soliliquy from "Romeo and Juliet", and is an oxymoron that essentially means frivolous.

Answer 6

The definition of vanity is to be excessively prideful in oneself. A vain person thinks the highest of themselves above all others.

Answer 7

The opposite of vanity is humility.