Word: vainly
Part of speech: Adverb
Syllables: vain
ly
Definition: In a vain pursuit; to no avail.
Morphemes:
Affix: vain
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Effecting no purpose; pointless, futile.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: vānus
Language: la
Decoded: vanus
Meaning: empty
Affix: -ly
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form adverbs from adjectives.