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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