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vain in Latin

vain in Latin is cassus, vānus — vain means excessively proud of one's own looks or achievements.

vain in Latin

cassus
adj
Effecting no purpose; pointless, futile.
vānus
adj
Effecting no purpose; pointless, futile.

What does "vain" mean?

  1. adj Excessively proud of one's own looks or achievements.
    "He was too vain to be seen in public without styling his hair first."
  2. 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.
  • 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 Latin?

"vain" in Latin is cassus, vānus. vain means: Excessively proud of one's own looks or achievements.

How do you use "vain" in a sentence?

Example: "He was too vain to be seen in public without styling his hair first." In Latin, "vain" is cassus, vānus.

Are there other ways to say "vain" in Latin?

Yes — Latin has 2 translations listed for "vain": cassus, vānus.

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