vainly

IPA(Pronunciation)

/ˈveɪnli/

Adverb

In a vain pursuit; to no avail. / With a vain attitude; in a self-approving manner.

Japanese Meaning

徒労に；何の効果もなく / 虚栄心に伴う態度で；自己陶酔的に

She searched the library vainly, hoping to find the rare manuscript.

彼女は希少な写本を見つけようと図書館をむなしく探した。

Sense（1）

In a vain pursuit; to no avail.

She searched vainly for her reflection in the shattered mirror.

Sense（2）

With a vain attitude; in a self-approving manner.

She stared vainly at her reflection in the mirror.

vainlier

（ comparative ）

more vainly

（ comparative ）

vainliest

（ superlative ）

most vainly

（ superlative ）