vainly (Meaning)
vainly (r)
to no avail
vainly (adv.)
In a vain manner; in vain.
Synonyms & Antonyms of vainly
Synonyms:
- chesty
- self-contented
- lofty
- self-glorifying
- overconfident
- high-and-mighty
- condescending
- peremptory
- self-confident
- snooty
- self-congratulatory
- holier-than-thou
- braggy
- self-asserting
- braggart
- imperious
- high-handed
- patronizing
- uppish
- highfalutin
- bragging
- uppity
- self-dramatizing
- blustery
- self-promoting
- disdainful
- hifalutin
- self-assertive
- swaggering
- toploftical
- lordly
- self-opinionated
- pontifical
- bumptious
- assumptive
- blusterous
- pretentious
- cavalier
- high-hat
- toplofty
- huffy
- presuming
- masterful
- superior
- self-assured
- fastuous
- snobby
- self-centered
- presumptuous
Antonyms:
vainly Sentence Examples
- The vain prince gazed into the mirror, admiring his own reflection.
- Despite her efforts, she vainly searched for the lost locket.
- The salesman's vain attempts to close the deal proved futile.
- His vain struggle to escape the clutches of poverty left him disheartened.
- She vainly tried to distract herself from her worries by scrolling through social media.
- The vain woman spent hours primping and preening, hoping to attract attention.
- The vain politician boasted of his accomplishments, seeking recognition.
- His vain threats did nothing to deter the determined opponent.
- She vainly tried to smooth over the wrinkles that betrayed her age.
- His vain attempts to please everyone ultimately left him with no true friends.
FAQs About the word vainly
to no availIn a vain manner; in vain.
arrogant, conceited, egoistical, selfish, egotistical, proud,smug, vainglorious, important, confident
modest,humble, diffident, modest, meek, egoless, timid, meek, timid, egoless
The vain prince gazed into the mirror, admiring his own reflection.
Despite her efforts, she vainly searched for the lost locket.
The salesman's vain attempts to close the deal proved futile.
His vain struggle to escape the clutches of poverty left him disheartened.
