Vanity

/ˈvæ.nɪ.ti/ noun

That which is vain, futile, or worthless; that which is of no value, use or profit.

Definition

  1. (noun) That which is vain, futile, or worthless; that which is of no value, use or profit.
  2. (noun) Excessive pride in or admiration of one's own abilities, appearance or achievements.
  3. (noun) A dressing table used to apply makeup, preen, and coif hair. The table is normally quite low and similar to a desk, with drawers and one or more mirrors on top. Either a chair or bench is used to sit upon.
  4. (noun) A washbasin installed into a permanently fixed storage unit, used as an item of bathroom furniture.
  5. (noun) Emptiness.
  6. (noun) Any idea, theory or statement that is without foundation. “It is a vanity to say that if two stones are dropped from a tower, the heavier will experience the greater acceleration.”

Word stats

  • Vanity contains 6 letters: 2 vowel(s) and 4 consonant(s).
  • It uses 6 unique letters.
  • Estimated syllable count: 3.
  • Scrabble-style letter score: 12.

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What does Vanity mean?

That which is vain, futile, or worthless; that which is of no value, use or profit.

How many letters are in Vanity?

Vanity has 6 letters.

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