(vainly)
1Vainly — Vain ly, adv. In a vain manner; in vain. [1913 Webster] …
2vainly — [vān′lē] adv. 1. in vain; uselessly; fruitlessly; without success 2. with vanity; conceitedly * * * See vain. * * * …
3vainly — [vān′lē] adv. 1. in vain; uselessly; fruitlessly; without success 2. with vanity; conceitedly …
4vainly — adv. Vainly is used with these verbs: ↑search, ↑seek, ↑try …
5vainly — vain ► ADJECTIVE 1) having or showing an excessively high opinion of one s appearance or abilities. 2) useless or meaningless: a vain boast. ● in vain Cf. ↑in vain ● take someone s name in vain Cf. ↑take someone s name in vain …
6vainly — adverb to no avail he looked for her in vain the city fathers tried vainly to find a solution • Syn: ↑in vain • Derived from adjective: ↑vain …
7Vainly Clutching at Phantom Limbs — Infobox Album Name = Vainly Clutching at Phantom Limbs Type = studio Artist = Elf Power Released = 1995 Recorded = Genre = Indie pop/Indie rock Length = Label = Arena Rock Recording Co. Producer = Reviews = * Allmusic Rating|2|5… …
8vainly adv — So that s the way the wind blows, said Tom vainly …
9vainly — adverb see vain …
10vainly — adverb In a vain manner; to no avail. Syn: in vain …
