eitel — meaning in English
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English meaning
- conceited adj Having an excessively high opinion of oneself; vain and self-important.
- portentous adj Of momentous or ominous significance.
- vain adj Excessively proud of one's own looks or achievements.
Senses
eitel is used for these senses in English:
- conceited Having an excessively favourable opinion of one's abilities, appearance, etc.; egotistical and vain.
- in vain (idiomatic) In a disrespectful manner, without honoring the proper meaning; insincerely or without proper respect.
- portentous Of momentous or ominous significance.
- vain Overly proud of oneself, especially concerning appearance; having a high opinion of one's own accomplishments with slight reason.
portentous — full definition
- adj Of momentous or ominous significance.
- adj Ominously prophetic.
- adj Puffed up with vanity.