fåfänga — meaning in English

English meaning

• conceit noun An excessively high opinion of oneself; vanity.
• folly noun A foolish act or belief, especially one with serious or costly consequences.
• vanity noun Excessive pride in one's own looks, abilities, or achievements.

Senses

fåfänga is used for these senses in English:

• conceit (uncountable) Overly high self-esteem; vain pride; hubris. [from 17th c.]
• folly (architecture) A fanciful building built for purely ornamental reasons.
• vanity Excessive pride in or admiration of one's own abilities, appearance, achievements, or possessions.

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.

folly — full definition

1. noun A foolish act or belief, especially one with serious or costly consequences.
2. noun An elaborate, purely decorative building constructed for visual effect rather than practical use.

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