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vainly Definition

vainly (vān′lē)

adverb

  1. in vain; uselessly; fruitlessly; without success
  2. with vanity; conceitedly

vainly Synonyms

vainly

modif.

in vain, uselessly, unnecessarily, fruitlessly, purposelessly, needlessly, unprofitably, bootlessly, futilely, to no purpose, to no avail, abortively; see also hopelessly 1, 2.

Browse dictionary entries near vainly

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  6. ‹ vahine
  7. ‹ vagus
  8. ‹ vagueness
  9. ‹ vaguely
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