vainly in a sentence
adv.
📚 Grade Level: Grade 8, Grade 9, Grade 10
Definition
Vainly: in a manner that shows excessive pride in oneself or one's achievements, especially when efforts are unsuccessful or futile.
Crossword clues for vainly
Crossword clue ideas and answer hints for the word "vainly".
- Seeking attention without success.
- Hoping for praise, but getting none.
- Trying hard, but results are empty.
- Efforts wasted on self-admiration.
- Striving for glory, ultimately in vain.
Vainly sentence examples
- She tried vainly to convince her friends to join her on the trip.
- He looked in the mirror vainly hoping for a different reflection.
- Despite her efforts, she was vainly searching for the lost necklace.
- They called out her name vainly, but she was already too far away to hear.
- He spent hours working on the project, vainly hoping for praise from his boss.