vainly Definition
- 1without success or result; to no avail
- 2in an excessively proud or conceited manner
Using vainly: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "vainly" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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He tried vainly to lift the heavy box.
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She searched vainly for her lost keys.
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He was vainly attempting to impress his boss with his new suit.
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She looked at herself vainly in the mirror, admiring her own beauty.
vainly Synonyms and Antonyms
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Summary: vainly in Brief
The adverb 'vainly' [ˈveɪnli] means without success or result, as in 'He tried vainly to lift the heavy box.' It can also mean in an excessively proud or conceited manner, as in 'She looked at herself vainly in the mirror, admiring her own beauty.' Synonyms include 'fruitlessly,' 'futilely,' and 'uselessly.'
