English · Adjectives
vain
/veɪn/
[/veɪn/]
conceited; useless
Advancedadjective
Definition
Too proud of oneself; or producing no useful result.
Example
He was so vain that he checked his reflection in every window.
He was so vain that he checked his reflection in every window.
Etymology
From Latin 'vanus' (empty, without substance).
How & Where It’s Used
Means both conceited and fruitless (in vain).