자신의 외모, 능력 또는 성취에 대해 갖는 과도한 자부심이나 허영심
Excessive pride in or admiration of one's own appearance, abilities, or achievements.
예문:
"His vanity was so great that he couldn't walk past a window without checking his reflection."
"The actor's vanity made him difficult to work with on set."
가치가 없거나 덧없음, 또는 목적이나 결과가 없는 헛된 상태
The quality of being worthless, futile, or lacking in real value or meaning.
예문:
"The philosopher wrote about the vanity of chasing wealth in a fleeting life."
"She realized the vanity of her efforts when the project was suddenly cancelled."
거울이 달린 화장대 또는 수납공간이 있는 욕실 세면대
A piece of furniture such as a dressing table with a mirror, or a bathroom cabinet equipped with a washbasin.
예문:
"She sat at her vanity to apply her makeup before the party."
"We chose a modern wooden vanity for the guest bathroom."
(한정적 용법) 상업적 출판사가 아닌 저자 본인의 비용으로 출판하는 것과 관련된
Used as a modifier to describe products (like books or films) created or published at the creator's own expense, often for self-promotion.
예문:
"He published his poems through a vanity press because no local publishers were interested."
"The movie was criticized as a vanity project for the lead actor who also directed it."