Eitel Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Eitel" is used as adjective with the meaning of "vain", "conceited" or "self-important".

Essential properties of "eitel"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Regular
  • Comparative: eitler
  • Superlative: am eitelsten

Meanings of "eitel" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Vain, concerned with appearance and others' opinions"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er ist sehr eitel und verbringt Stunden vor dem Spiegel.He is very vain and spends hours in front of the mirror.
  2. Sie ist zu eitel, um zuzugeben, dass sie einen Fehler gemacht hat.She is too vain to admit she made a mistake.
  3. Er trägt immer die neuesten Modetrends, weil er eitel ist.He always wears the latest fashion trends because he is vain.

2.) "Useless or purposeless, especially for efforts or hopes"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Es war ein eiteler Versuch, ihn zu überzeugen.It was a futile attempt to convince him.
  2. Alle Bemühungen waren eitel und führten zu nichts.All efforts were futile and led to nothing.
  3. Seine Hoffnungen waren eitel und unerreichbar.His hopes were futile and unattainable.
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