vainly

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[ˈveɪnli], (Adverb)

Definitions:
- with an excessively high opinion of one's appearance, abilities, or worth
(e.g: I stared at myself vainly in the mirror)

- in a way that produces no result; to no avail
(e.g: I was vainly trying to get to sleep)


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