futilely

== English == === Etymology === From futile +‎ -ly. === Pronunciation === (US) IPA(key): /ˈfju.təl.li/, /ˈfju.tə.li/, /ˈfju.taɪl.li/ === Adverb === futilely (comparative more futilely, superlative most futilely) In a futile manner. Near-synonyms: fruitlessly, pointlessly, to no avail, in vain ==== Translations ==== === References === “futilely”, in Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary, Springfield, Mass.: Merriam-Webster, 1996–present.