A nicer word for vanity but not quite
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I was trying to parse out whether separating yourself from vanity can be a release from a populist mindset and a transition to a more mature mindset. My thesis is that being less vain is more mature.
But then I thought of perfectly happy seeming people I know who are older and who still care about their appearance. I imagined if I were to ask them why they care so much they might say that the effort they put into looking good is a form of expression through, fashion, makeup, etc.
My question: what would be a good word to describe a healthy or creative habit of vanity?
I found vanity’s definition to be too negative and not an endearing term.
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I was trying to parse out whether separating yourself from vanity can be a release from a populist mindset and a transition to a more mature mindset. My thesis is that being less vain is more mature.
But then I thought of perfectly happy seeming people I know who are older and who still care about their appearance. I imagined if I were to ask them why they care so much they might say that the effort they put into looking good is a form of expression through, fashion, makeup, etc.
My question: what would be a good word to describe a healthy or creative habit of vanity?
I found vanity’s definition to be too negative and not an endearing term.
single-word-requests
edited Sep 22 at 0:10
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asked Sep 19 at 5:40
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'Self esteem' describes the act of considering oneself to be worth something but in a sensible and balanced way, not over-estimating one's own worth. Neither 'vanity' nor 'self esteem' are restricted to the personal appearance and context is required to indicate the area within which the two characteristics operate.
– Nigel J
Sep 19 at 12:06
Can you talk more about how you hope to use this word? You could go with 'self-expression' to talk about the act of expressing creativity through their attention to appearance. It's not a single word, but you could say 'she takes pride in her appearance' to replace 'she is vain', which has fewer negative connotations.
– AlannaRose
Sep 21 at 22:57
The single-word-requests information page has a checklist at the bottom. Answering the questions in the checklist should make it easier for others to help.
– AlannaRose
Sep 21 at 23:21
I think you may not understand vanity properly if you think taking care in one’s personal appearance makes you vain. “excessive pride in or admiration of one's own appearance or achievements”
– Jim
Sep 22 at 0:20
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I was trying to parse out whether separating yourself from vanity can be a release from a populist mindset and a transition to a more mature mindset. My thesis is that being less vain is more mature.
But then I thought of perfectly happy seeming people I know who are older and who still care about their appearance. I imagined if I were to ask them why they care so much they might say that the effort they put into looking good is a form of expression through, fashion, makeup, etc.
My question: what would be a good word to describe a healthy or creative habit of vanity?
I found vanity’s definition to be too negative and not an endearing term.
single-word-requests
edited Sep 22 at 0:10
AlannaRose
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asked Sep 19 at 5:40
Robert Wharry
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I was trying to parse out whether separating yourself from vanity can be a release from a populist mindset and a transition to a more mature mindset. My thesis is that being less vain is more mature.
But then I thought of perfectly happy seeming people I know who are older and who still care about their appearance. I imagined if I were to ask them why they care so much they might say that the effort they put into looking good is a form of expression through, fashion, makeup, etc.
My question: what would be a good word to describe a healthy or creative habit of vanity?
I found vanity’s definition to be too negative and not an endearing term.
single-word-requests
single-word-requests
edited Sep 22 at 0:10
AlannaRose
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asked Sep 19 at 5:40
Robert Wharry
61
edited Sep 22 at 0:10
AlannaRose
84948
asked Sep 19 at 5:40
Robert Wharry
61
edited Sep 22 at 0:10
AlannaRose
84948
edited Sep 22 at 0:10
AlannaRose
84948
edited Sep 22 at 0:10
AlannaRose
84948
84948
asked Sep 19 at 5:40
Robert Wharry
61
asked Sep 19 at 5:40
Robert Wharry
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asked Sep 19 at 5:40
Robert Wharry
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'Self esteem' describes the act of considering oneself to be worth something but in a sensible and balanced way, not over-estimating one's own worth. Neither 'vanity' nor 'self esteem' are restricted to the personal appearance and context is required to indicate the area within which the two characteristics operate.
– Nigel J
Sep 19 at 12:06
Can you talk more about how you hope to use this word? You could go with 'self-expression' to talk about the act of expressing creativity through their attention to appearance. It's not a single word, but you could say 'she takes pride in her appearance' to replace 'she is vain', which has fewer negative connotations.
– AlannaRose
Sep 21 at 22:57
The single-word-requests information page has a checklist at the bottom. Answering the questions in the checklist should make it easier for others to help.
– AlannaRose
Sep 21 at 23:21
I think you may not understand vanity properly if you think taking care in one’s personal appearance makes you vain. “excessive pride in or admiration of one's own appearance or achievements”
– Jim
Sep 22 at 0:20
add a comment |
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'Self esteem' describes the act of considering oneself to be worth something but in a sensible and balanced way, not over-estimating one's own worth. Neither 'vanity' nor 'self esteem' are restricted to the personal appearance and context is required to indicate the area within which the two characteristics operate.
– Nigel J
Sep 19 at 12:06
Can you talk more about how you hope to use this word? You could go with 'self-expression' to talk about the act of expressing creativity through their attention to appearance. It's not a single word, but you could say 'she takes pride in her appearance' to replace 'she is vain', which has fewer negative connotations.
– AlannaRose
Sep 21 at 22:57
The single-word-requests information page has a checklist at the bottom. Answering the questions in the checklist should make it easier for others to help.
– AlannaRose
Sep 21 at 23:21
I think you may not understand vanity properly if you think taking care in one’s personal appearance makes you vain. “excessive pride in or admiration of one's own appearance or achievements”
– Jim
Sep 22 at 0:20
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'Self esteem' describes the act of considering oneself to be worth something but in a sensible and balanced way, not over-estimating one's own worth. Neither 'vanity' nor 'self esteem' are restricted to the personal appearance and context is required to indicate the area within which the two characteristics operate.
– Nigel J
Sep 19 at 12:06
'Self esteem' describes the act of considering oneself to be worth something but in a sensible and balanced way, not over-estimating one's own worth. Neither 'vanity' nor 'self esteem' are restricted to the personal appearance and context is required to indicate the area within which the two characteristics operate.
– Nigel J
Sep 19 at 12:06
Can you talk more about how you hope to use this word? You could go with 'self-expression' to talk about the act of expressing creativity through their attention to appearance. It's not a single word, but you could say 'she takes pride in her appearance' to replace 'she is vain', which has fewer negative connotations.
– AlannaRose
Sep 21 at 22:57
Can you talk more about how you hope to use this word? You could go with 'self-expression' to talk about the act of expressing creativity through their attention to appearance. It's not a single word, but you could say 'she takes pride in her appearance' to replace 'she is vain', which has fewer negative connotations.
– AlannaRose
Sep 21 at 22:57
The single-word-requests information page has a checklist at the bottom. Answering the questions in the checklist should make it easier for others to help.
– AlannaRose
Sep 21 at 23:21
The single-word-requests information page has a checklist at the bottom. Answering the questions in the checklist should make it easier for others to help.
– AlannaRose
Sep 21 at 23:21
I think you may not understand vanity properly if you think taking care in one’s personal appearance makes you vain. “excessive pride in or admiration of one's own appearance or achievements”
– Jim
Sep 22 at 0:20
I think you may not understand vanity properly if you think taking care in one’s personal appearance makes you vain. “excessive pride in or admiration of one's own appearance or achievements”
– Jim
Sep 22 at 0:20
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How about 'self-admiration'? I'd say it's more P.C. and a bit nicer.
It's a bit like 'self-esteem', but closer in meaning to vanity.
https://en.oxforddictionaries.com/definition/self-admiration
'self-admiration'- The admiration of oneself; undue pride in oneself or one's achievements
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Not a bad answer at all! It would be greatly improved if it was edited so it was backed up with sources and references, which are expected here on EL&U. Take a look at how to answer.
– tmgr
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@tmgr thanks! I'll edit.
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How about 'self-admiration'? I'd say it's more P.C. and a bit nicer.
It's a bit like 'self-esteem', but closer in meaning to vanity.
https://en.oxforddictionaries.com/definition/self-admiration
'self-admiration'- The admiration of oneself; undue pride in oneself or one's achievements
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Not a bad answer at all! It would be greatly improved if it was edited so it was backed up with sources and references, which are expected here on EL&U. Take a look at how to answer.
– tmgr
2 hours ago
@tmgr thanks! I'll edit.
– Lordology
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How about 'self-admiration'? I'd say it's more P.C. and a bit nicer.
It's a bit like 'self-esteem', but closer in meaning to vanity.
https://en.oxforddictionaries.com/definition/self-admiration
'self-admiration'- The admiration of oneself; undue pride in oneself or one's achievements
answered 3 hours ago
Lordology
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Not a bad answer at all! It would be greatly improved if it was edited so it was backed up with sources and references, which are expected here on EL&U. Take a look at how to answer.
– tmgr
2 hours ago
@tmgr thanks! I'll edit.
– Lordology
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How about 'self-admiration'? I'd say it's more P.C. and a bit nicer.
It's a bit like 'self-esteem', but closer in meaning to vanity.
https://en.oxforddictionaries.com/definition/self-admiration
'self-admiration'- The admiration of oneself; undue pride in oneself or one's achievements
answered 3 hours ago
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How about 'self-admiration'? I'd say it's more P.C. and a bit nicer.
It's a bit like 'self-esteem', but closer in meaning to vanity.
https://en.oxforddictionaries.com/definition/self-admiration
'self-admiration'- The admiration of oneself; undue pride in oneself or one's achievements
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Not a bad answer at all! It would be greatly improved if it was edited so it was backed up with sources and references, which are expected here on EL&U. Take a look at how to answer.
– tmgr
2 hours ago
@tmgr thanks! I'll edit.
– Lordology
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Not a bad answer at all! It would be greatly improved if it was edited so it was backed up with sources and references, which are expected here on EL&U. Take a look at how to answer.
– tmgr
2 hours ago
@tmgr thanks! I'll edit.
– Lordology
37 mins ago
Not a bad answer at all! It would be greatly improved if it was edited so it was backed up with sources and references, which are expected here on EL&U. Take a look at how to answer.
– tmgr
2 hours ago
Not a bad answer at all! It would be greatly improved if it was edited so it was backed up with sources and references, which are expected here on EL&U. Take a look at how to answer.
– tmgr
2 hours ago
@tmgr thanks! I'll edit.
– Lordology
37 mins ago
@tmgr thanks! I'll edit.
– Lordology
37 mins ago
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'Self esteem' describes the act of considering oneself to be worth something but in a sensible and balanced way, not over-estimating one's own worth. Neither 'vanity' nor 'self esteem' are restricted to the personal appearance and context is required to indicate the area within which the two characteristics operate.
– Nigel J
Sep 19 at 12:06
Can you talk more about how you hope to use this word? You could go with 'self-expression' to talk about the act of expressing creativity through their attention to appearance. It's not a single word, but you could say 'she takes pride in her appearance' to replace 'she is vain', which has fewer negative connotations.
– AlannaRose
Sep 21 at 22:57
The single-word-requests information page has a checklist at the bottom. Answering the questions in the checklist should make it easier for others to help.
– AlannaRose
Sep 21 at 23:21
I think you may not understand vanity properly if you think taking care in one’s personal appearance makes you vain. “excessive pride in or admiration of one's own appearance or achievements”
– Jim
Sep 22 at 0:20