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vainglory vs conceit

conceit vs vainglory

vainglory and conceit both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
vainglory Yes No No No
conceit Yes No No No
As nouns, conceit is a hypernym of vainglory; that is, conceit is a word with a broader meaning than vainglory:
  • vainglory: outspoken conceit
  • conceit: the trait of being unduly vain and conceited; false pride
Other hypernyms of vainglory include conceitedness, vanity.
vainglory (noun) conceit (noun)
outspoken conceit the trait of being unduly vain and conceited; false pride
a witty or ingenious turn of phrase
an artistic device or effect
an elaborate poetic image or a far-fetched comparison of very dissimilar things
feelings of excessive pride
Difference between vainglory and conceit

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