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10 Language-to-English Dictionariesvainement
Pronunciation / Transliteration: vɛ.nə.mɑ̃
"Elle a vainement essayé de le convaincre."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
In a manner that is futile or without success.
"She vainly attempted to convince him to change his mind." - 2
In a way that shows excessive pride or self-importance.
"He spoke vainly about his achievements, seeking admiration."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'vainly' originates from the Middle English 'veyn', derived from the Old French 'vain', which in turn comes from the Latin 'vanus', meaning 'empty' or 'void'. Over time, the meaning evolved to denote actions done without success or result.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Vainly" is said worldwide
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vainement
Transliteration: vɛ.nə.mɑ̃
"Elle a vainement essayé de le convaincre."
vergeblich
Transliteration: fɛʁˈɡeːplɪç
"Sie hat vergeblich versucht, ihn zu überzeugen."
invano
Transliteration: inˈva.no
"Ha cercato invano di convincerlo."
en vano
Transliteration: en ˈβano
"Intentó convencerlo en vano."
em vão
Transliteration: ẽ ˈvɐ̃w
"Ele tentou convencê-lo em vão."
व्यर्थ
Transliteration: vyarth
"उसने व्यर्थ कोशिश की उसे मनाने की।"
徒劳
Transliteration: túláo
"她徒劳地试图说服他。"
헛되이
Transliteration: heotdeui
"그녀는 헛되이 그를 설득하려 했다."
無駄に
Transliteration: mudani
"彼女は無駄に彼を説得しようとした。"
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