Synonyms & related words for vanity

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of vanity — including conceit, conceitedness, vainglory, egotism, boastfulness, haughtiness. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to vanity

Explore words related to vanity — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include vaingloriousness, egomania, dresser, vaingloriously, egoism, vainglorious, selfishness, hubris. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for vanity

Common synonyms for vanity include conceit, conceitedness, vainglory, egotism, boastfulness, haughtiness, narcissism, arrogance — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does vanity come from?

The word vanity breaks down into one root of Latin origin: the root van-, from Latin vanus (“empty, vain”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.