Looking for the meaning of the word VAINLY in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of VAINLY with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Vainly
Speech Type: Adverb
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈveɪnli
Dialects: British English
Definition:
with an excessively high opinion of one's appearance, abilities, or worth
Short Definition:with excessively high opinion of one's appearance or worth
Examples:- I stared at myself vainly in the mirror
- they were vainly looking at old videos of themselves
Definition:
in a way that produces no result; to no avail
Short Definition:in way that produces no result
Examples:- I was vainly trying to get to sleep
- she searched vainly for a pulse
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