B1 — Intermediateadjective
vanitoso
vain, conceited about appearance
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
narcisistapresuntuosofatuosuperficialepavone
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
umilemodestonaturalesempliceautentico
Usage note
'Vanitoso' is specifically about vanity regarding appearance or status. 'Narcisista' adds the psychological dimension. 'Fatuo' (fatuous) is formal/literary. 'Pavone' (peacock) is a colourful colloquial expression for a vain person.
Example
"Passa ore davanti allo specchio: è molto vanitoso."
"He spends hours in front of the mirror: he is very vain."
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