Word: vainly
Part of speech: Adverb
Syllables: vain
ly
Definition: With a vain attitude; in a self-approving manner.
Morphemes:
Affix: vain
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Overly proud of oneself, especially concerning appearance; having a high opinion of one's own accomplishments with slight reason.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: vānus
Language: la
Decoded: vanus
Meaning: empty
Affix: -ly
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form adverbs from adjectives.