Vain
/veɪn/
Someone who is vain cares a lot about how they look and thinks they are better or prettier than other people. They spend a lot of time trying to look good and want others to notice them.
Examples
- Jake was so vain that he looked in the mirror three times before leaving for school.
- Lily was vain about her new dress and wanted everyone to notice how pretty it was.
- During the game, Sam acted vain because he thought he could score all the points by himself.
Synonyms
proud
selfish
showy
conceited
boastful
Antonyms
humble
modest
unpretentious
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