vainglorious Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective satellite feeling self-importance
    big; swelled.
    • too big for his britches
    • had a swelled head
    • he was swelled with pride

WordNet


Vain`glo"ri*ous adjective
Definitions
  1. Feeling or indicating vainglory; elated by vanity; boastful. "Arrogant and vainglorious expression." Sir M. Hale. -- Vain`glo"ri*ous*ly, adv. -- Vain`glo"ri*ous*ness, n.

Webster 1913