Vainglory \Vain`glo"ry\, n. [Vain + glory.] Excessive vanity excited by one's own performances; empty pride; undue elation of mind; vain show; boastfulness. He had nothing of vainglory. --Bacon. The man's undone forever; for if Hector break not his neck i' the combat, he'll break't himself in vainglory. --Shak.
vainglory n : outspoken conceit [syn: {boastfulness}]