Vanity
/ˈvæn.ɪ.ti/noun
Excessive pride in or admiration of one's own appearance or achievements.
Did you know?In medieval times, vanity was often linked to sin, with the belief that excessive self-love could lead to one's downfall, much like the story of Narcissus.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
vanitas
“emptiness, futility”
Old French
Old French
vanité
“emptiness, worthlessness, pride”
14th Century
Middle English
vanite
“pride, emptiness, futility”
Modern English
English
vanity
“excessive pride in oneself or one's appearance”