/ Dictionary / Index V vainglory: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: vain•glo•ry Pronunciation: (vān'glôr"ē, -glōr"ē, vān-glôr'ē, -glōr'ē), [key] — n. excessive elation or pride over one's own achievements, abilities, etc.; boastful vanity. empty pomp or show. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. See also: vainglory (Thesaurus) vainglorious vair Related Content Daily Word Quiz: banshee Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language