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Detailed Synonyms for vainly in English

vainly:

vainly adv

  1. vainly
  2. vainly
    – to no avail 1
    in vain; vainly
    – to no avail 1
    • in vain adv
      • he looked for her in vain1
    • vainly adv
      • the city fathers tried vainly to find a solution1

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Related Definitions for "vainly":

  1. to no avail1
    • the city fathers tried vainly to find a solution1

vainly form of vain:

vain adj

  1. vain
    – unproductive of success 1
    futile; vain; fruitless; bootless; sleeveless
    – unproductive of success 1
  2. vain
    – characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance 1
    conceited; swollen; vain; egotistical; egotistic; swollen-headed; self-conceited
    – characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance 1

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Related Definitions for "vain":

  1. unproductive of success1
    • a vain attempt1
  2. characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance1
    • vain about her clothes1