vainly Meaning & Definition
/ˈveɪnli/
What Does Vainly Mean?
Vainly is an adverb that means In a vain pursuit; to no avail. It can also mean With a vain attitude; in a self-approving manner.
Vainly: Key Facts
| Part of speech | adverb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈveɪnli/ |
| Synonyms | in vain |
| Comparative / superlative | vainlier, vainliest |
Vainly Definition (Adverb)
- 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.
Adverb
- 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.
Synonyms of Vainly
in vain
Vainly synonyms and antonyms →Vainly in a Sentence
She searched vainly for her reflection in the shattered mirror.
She stared vainly at her reflection in the mirror.
Word Forms & Grammar
vainly (comparative vainlier or more vainly, superlative vainliest or most vainly)
Words That Rhyme With Vainly
Origin of Vainly
Inherited from Middle English vaynly, veynly, vaynely, veynely, equivalent to vain + -ly.
Vainly: Your Questions Answered
What part of speech is vainly?
Vainly is an adverb.
What is another word for vainly?
Close synonyms of vainly are in vain. See the full list of vainly synonyms and antonyms.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of vainly?
The comparative form is vainlier and the superlative form is vainliest.