Dictionary

Definition of Vain

• (superl.) Having no real substance, value, or importance; empty; void; worthless; unsatisfying.
• (superl.) Destitute of forge or efficacy; effecting no purpose; fruitless; ineffectual; as, vain toil; a vain attempt.
• (superl.) Proud of petty things, or of trifling attainments; having a high opinion of one's own accomplishments with slight reason; conceited; puffed up; inflated.
• (superl.) Showy; ostentatious.
• (n.) Vanity; emptiness; -- now used only in the phrase in vain.

Synonyms of Vain

• Bootless
• Narcissistic
• Fruitless
• Swollen
• Self-Loving
• Egotistic
• Swollen-Headed
• Conceited
• Futile
• Sleeveless
• Egotistical
• Self-Conceited
• Unavailing
• Otiose
• Ineffectual
• Abortive
• Shadowy
• Unsatisfying
• Baseless
• Idle
• Trifling
• Unserviceable
• Inconstant
• Trivial
• Unsubstantial
• Deceitful
• Useless
• Delusive
• Nugatory
• Unimportant
• Vapid
• Empty
• Null
• Unprofitable
• Visionary
• Profitless
• Unreal
• Worthless
• Proud

Antonyms of Vain

• Valuable
• Competent
• Potent
• Serviceable
• Sufficient
• Worthy
• Sound
• Valid
• Beneficial
• Expedient
• Real
• Substantial
• Powerful
• Solid
• Useful
• Advantageous
• Efficient
• Profitable
• Humble
• Productive
• Adequate
• Effective

Homophones of Vain

• Vane
• Vein
• Veyne