Definition of vainly Vainly

/vejˈnli/ - [veynlee] - vain•ly

We found 5 definitions of vainly from 5 different sources.

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What does vainly mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Adverb

vainly - to no avail; "he looked for her in vain"; "the city fathers tried vainly to find a solution"
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • vainly (Adverb)
    In a vain manner; to no avail.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • vainly (adv.)
    In a vain manner; in vain.

OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω

  • vainly
    Without success, without the desired effect.

Part of speech

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  • vainly, adjective.

Pronunciation

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Sign Language

vainly in sign language
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