vainly

UK
/ˈveɪnli/
US
/ˈveɪnli/

Translations

vainlyadverb
UK
/ˈveɪnli/
US
/ˈveɪnli/
He tried vainly to convince her to stay.
Он тщетно пытался убедить её остаться.

Definitions

vainlyadverb
In a way that produces no result; unsuccessfully.
She searched vainly for her lost keys in the dark room.
In a way that shows excessive pride or self-admiration.
He vainly admired his reflection in the mirror, oblivious to the world around him.