Definition of Vanity

Van´i`ty
n.1.
1.The quality or state of being vain; want of substance to satisfy desire; emptiness; unsubstantialness; unrealness; falsity.
Vanity of vanities, saith the Preacher, vanity of vanities; all is vanity.
- Eccl. i. 2.
2.An inflation of mind upon slight grounds; empty pride inspired by an overweening conceit of one's personal attainments or decorations; an excessive desire for notice or approval; pride; ostentation; conceit.
3.That which is vain; anything empty, visionary, unreal, or unsubstantial; fruitless desire or effort; trifling labor productive of no good; empty pleasure; vain pursuit; idle show; unsubstantial enjoyment.
Vanity of vanities, saith the Preacher.
- Eccl. i. 2.
[Sin] with vanity had filled the works of men.
- Milton.
4.One of the established characters in the old moralities and puppet shows. See Morality, n., 5.
You . . . take vanity the puppet's part.
- Shak.
5.same as dressing table.
6.A cabinet built around a bathroom sink, usually with a countertop and sometimes drawers.


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