HyperDic: miles_gloriosus

English > 1 sense of the expression miles gloriosus:
NOUNperson miles gloriosusa braggart soldier (a stock figure in comedy)
English > miles gloriosus: 1 sense > noun 1, person
MeaningA braggart soldier (a stock figure in comedy).
Broaderegotist, egoist, swellheadA conceited and self-centered person

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