Vainly: meaning, definitions and examples

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vainly

 

[ หˆveษชnli ]

Adverb / Adjective
Context #1 | Adverb

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.
Context #2 | Adjective

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น em vรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคตเฅเคฏเคฐเฅเคฅ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช vergeblich

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ sia-sia

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะฐั€ะตะผะฝะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ na prรณลผno

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็„ก้ง„ใซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท en vain

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ en vano

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท boลŸuna

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ—›๋˜์ด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนุจุซู‹ุง

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ marnฤ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ mรกrne

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅพ’ๅŠณ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zamanj

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ til einskis

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะตะบะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฃแƒจแƒ”แƒ“แƒ”แƒ’แƒแƒ“

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ beyhude

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ en vano

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,281, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.