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ματαιοδοξία — meaning in English

mataiodoxia

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English meaning

  • conceit noun An excessively high opinion of oneself; vanity.
  • vanity noun Excessive pride in one's own looks, abilities, or achievements.

Senses

ματαιοδοξία is used for these senses in English:

  • conceit (uncountable) Overly high self-esteem; vain pride; hubris. [from 17th c.]

conceit — full definition

  1. noun An excessively high opinion of oneself; vanity.
  2. noun A clever or fanciful idea, especially one used as a literary device.

vanity — full definition

  1. noun Excessive pride in one's own looks, abilities, or achievements.
  2. noun Something that has no real value or lasting importance; emptiness.
  3. noun A bathroom cabinet built around a sink, or a small table with a mirror used for grooming.