What is what does vanity mean?

Vanity is often associated with excessive pride or selfishness in one's own appearance, abilities, achievements, or possessions. It is a state of being obsessed with one's own image or status, often at the expense of other values or priorities. Vanity can also refer to a dressing table or a bathroom cabinet that contains a mirror, used mainly for personal grooming and beauty treatments. In philosophical terms, vanity reflects a narcissistic personality trait or a desire to promote oneself by displaying supposed advantages or attributes. The concept of vanity has been explored in literature, art, and religion, as well as in popular culture, and has been criticized as a negative, shallow, or superficial attitude.