vain in Greek
vain in Greek is ματαιόδοξος, μάταιος — vain means excessively proud of one's own looks or achievements.
vain in Greek
ματαιόδοξος
Pronounced: mataiodoxos
Overly proud of oneself, especially concerning appearance; having a high opinion of one's own accomplishments with slight reason.
μάταιος
Pronounced: mataios
Effecting no purpose; pointless, futile.
What does "vain" mean?
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adj Excessively proud of one's own looks or achievements.
"He was too vain to be seen in public without styling his hair first."
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adj Producing no result; useless or pointless (especially in the phrase "in vain").
"Their attempts to save the business were in vain."
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vain in a sentence
- He was too vain to be seen in public without styling his hair first.
- She is so vain that she checks her reflection in every shop window.
- Their attempts to save the business were in vain.
- She tried in vain to convince him to stay.
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What is "vain" in Greek?
"vain" in Greek is ματαιόδοξος, μάταιος. vain means: Excessively proud of one's own looks or achievements.
How do you pronounce ματαιόδοξος?
"vain" in Greek is ματαιόδοξος, pronounced "mataiodoxos".
How do you use "vain" in a sentence?
Example: "He was too vain to be seen in public without styling his hair first." In Greek, "vain" is ματαιόδοξος, μάταιος.
Are there other ways to say "vain" in Greek?
Yes — Greek has 2 translations listed for "vain": ματαιόδοξος, μάταιος.
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