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vanity

[/ˈvænɪti/]
nounfemininepl: vaidades
vaidade
1. excessive pride in one's appearance or achievements
Her vanity prevented her from wearing glasses in public.
A vaidade dela a impediu de usar óculos em público.
2. something that is worthless or futile; the quality of being vain
He came to realize the vanity of his ambitions.
Ele chegou a perceber a vaidade de suas ambições.
3. a bathroom cabinet or table with a mirror and drawers
She sat at her vanity to apply her makeup.
Ela sentou-se em sua penteadeira para maquiar-se.
NYC Slang
big-headedness, stuck-up attitude
Synonyms
conceitpridearrogancenarcissismself-importance
Antonyms
humilitymodestyselflessnesshumbleness

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
vaidade
standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
vaidade
standard usage, may emphasize vanglória in colloquial speech
São Paulo
vaidade
standard usage, penteadeira for the furniture piece
Portugal
vaidade
standard usage; toilete or penteadeira for the furniture piece

Related Idioms & Phrases

vanity of vanities - vaidade das vaidades (ultimate futility)
appeal to someone's vanity - lisonjear a vaidade de alguém
vanity plate - placa personalizada
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