VAINLY
Dictionary entry overview: What does vainly mean? • VAINLY (adverb)
The adverb VAINLY has 1 sense:
1. to no avail
Familiarity information: VAINLY used as an adverb is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
• VAINLY (adverb)
Meaning:
To no avail
Synonyms:
in vain; vainly
Context examples:
he looked for her in vain / the city fathers tried vainly to find a solution
Pertainym:
vain (unproductive of success)
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