vainly

== English == === Etymology === Inherited from Middle English vaynly, veynly, vaynely, veynely, equivalent to vain +‎ -ly. === Pronunciation === (General American) IPA(key): /ˈveɪnli/ Rhymes: -eɪnli === Adverb === vainly (comparative vainlier or more vainly, superlative vainliest or most vainly) In a vain pursuit; to no avail. With a vain attitude; in a self-approving manner. ==== Synonyms ==== in vain ==== Translations ==== === Anagrams === vilany