Vainly: meaning, definitions and examples
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vainly
[ หveษชnli ]
in a futile manner
In a way that is not yielding the desired outcome; without success or effectiveness. It implies a sense of wasted effort or pointless endeavor.
Synonyms
fruitlessly, ineffectively, unsuccessfully
Examples of usage
- She tried vainly to open the locked door.
- He searched vainly for his lost keys.
- The dog barked vainly at the passing cars.
having an excessively high opinion of oneself
Excessively proud of one's own appearance, abilities, achievements, etc., often to the point of arrogance. It implies an exaggerated sense of self-importance.
Synonyms
conceited, egotistical, self-centered
Examples of usage
- He was criticized for his vain attempts to impress others.
- She was so vain that she spent hours in front of the mirror.
- The actor was known for his vain personality.
Translations
Translations of the word "vainly" in other languages:
๐ต๐น em vรฃo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคตเฅเคฏเคฐเฅเคฅ
๐ฉ๐ช vergeblich
๐ฎ๐ฉ sia-sia
๐บ๐ฆ ะดะฐัะตะผะฝะพ
๐ต๐ฑ na prรณลผno
๐ฏ๐ต ็ก้งใซ
๐ซ๐ท en vain
๐ช๐ธ en vano
๐น๐ท boลuna
๐ฐ๐ท ํ๋์ด
๐ธ๐ฆ ุนุจุซูุง
๐จ๐ฟ marnฤ
๐ธ๐ฐ mรกrne
๐จ๐ณ ๅพๅณ
๐ธ๐ฎ zamanj
๐ฎ๐ธ til einskis
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฑะตะบะตั
๐ฌ๐ช แฃแจแแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ beyhude
๐ฒ๐ฝ en vano
Word origin
The word 'vainly' originated from the Middle English word 'veynly', derived from the Old French 'vainement', and ultimately from the Latin 'vanus' meaning 'empty' or 'vain'. It has been used in English literature since the 14th century to convey the idea of futility or excessive pride.
See also: vain.