vainly
adverb
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Pronunciation: /ˈveɪnli/
adv
Etymology: Inherited from Middle English vaynly, veynly, vaynely, veynely, equivalent to vain + -ly.
- 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.”