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Definition vain in American English

vain adjective

adjective
/veɪn/
1

someone who is vain is very proud and thinks they are very attractive or special

Example

He was vain about his looks, spending hours in the gym.

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Example

They made a vain attempt to protect the town from attack.

Example

He underwent a knee operation in the vain hope of getting into the team.

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Definition vain in American English