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Vainglorious vs Arrogant - What's the difference?

vainglorious | arrogant |

As adjectives the difference between vainglorious and arrogant

is that vainglorious is with excessive vanity or unwarranted pride while arrogant is having excessive pride in oneself, often with contempt for others.

vainglorious

English

From (etyl) vain glorios, from (etyl)

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • With excessive vanity or unwarranted pride.

    • Related terms

    * vainglory

    arrogant

    English

    (arrogance)

    Alternative forms

    * arrogaunt (obsolete)

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Having excessive pride in oneself, often with contempt for others.
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    • Usage notes

    * Said of people, statements, etc.

    Synonyms

    * conceited * condescending * disdainful * haughty * high-handed * narcissistic * overbearing * presumptuous * supercilious * proud * vain * See also

    Antonyms

    * humble * modest

    Derived terms

    * arrogantly

    Related terms

    * arrogance * arrogancy * arrogate * arrogation * arrogantness

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