Vainly Word Meaning

Audio Pronunciation:

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