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Vainglory vs Boastfulness - What's the difference?

vainglory | boastfulness |

As nouns the difference between vainglory and boastfulness

is that vainglory is excessive vanity while boastfulness is the characteristic of being boastful.

vainglory

English

Noun

(vainglories)
  • Excessive vanity.
  • Boastful, unwarranted pride in one's accomplishments or qualities.
  • Vain, ostentatious display.
  • A regarding of oneself with undue favor

    • Derived terms

    * vainglorious

    boastfulness

    English

    Noun

    (-)
  • The characteristic of being boastful.