vaingloriously

/veɪnˈɡlɔriəsli/
adverb
  1. In a way that shows excessive pride in one's own achievements or qualities; boastfully.
    • The politician vaingloriously reminded the crowd of his many accomplishments.
    • She vaingloriously displayed her awards on the wall for every visitor to see.
    • He vaingloriously claimed that he alone had saved the company from bankruptcy.
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