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Meaning of vain | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C2

Definitions

  1. Overly proud of oneself, especially concerning appearance; having a high opinion of one's own accomplishments with slight reason
  2. Having no real substance, value, or importance; empty; void; worthless; unsatisfying
  3. Effecting no purpose; pointless, futile
  4. Showy; ostentatious
  5. To frustrate. (The addition of quotations indicative of this usage is being sought:)

Translations

Español vano

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.

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