Vanities Meaning in English
word · lemma: vanity
Definition
“Vanities” is the plural of “vanity.” It can mean feelings of excessive pride in oneself, or refer to pieces of furniture for dressing, especially a bathroom cabinet or a dressing table.
Usage & Nuances
Formal in the sense of pride; common in literary or biblical phrases (e.g., 'the vanities of the world'). As furniture, 'vanity' refers to a dressing table or bathroom sink cabinet. Be careful not to confuse 'vanities' (pride) with 'vanities' (furniture) in context.
Example Sentences
He is often distracted by his own vanities.
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All those little vanities didn’t matter in the end.
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The museum displayed many old-fashioned vanities.
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The bathroom has two vanities with sinks.
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Guests love that our hotel rooms all have double vanities.
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Social media is full of everyday vanities people like to show off.
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