vainly
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English[edit]
Etymology[edit]
Inherited from Middle English vaynly, veynly, vaynely, veynely, equivalent to vain + -ly.
Pronunciation[edit]
Adverb[edit]
vainly (comparative vainlier or more vainly, superlative vainliest or most vainly)
- In a vain pursuit; to no avail.
- She searched vainly for her reflection in the shattered mirror.
- With a vain attitude; in a self-approving manner.
- She stared vainly at her reflection in the mirror.
Synonyms[edit]
Translations[edit]
in vain
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