vainly

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English

Etymology

vain +‎ -ly

Pronunciation

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Adverb

vainly (comparative more vainly, superlative most vainly)

  1. In a vain manner; to no avail.
  2. With a vain attitude.
    She stared vainly at her reflection in the mirror.

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