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Definition: Meaning of, vain in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / veɪn /

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Positive Comparative Superlative
vain vainer vainest
  1. someone who is vain is too proud of their good looks, abilities, or position - used to show disapproval [=  conceited]
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  2. in vain without success in spite of your efforts
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  3. in vain without purpose or without positive results
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  4. a vain attempt, hope or search fails to achieve the result you wanted
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  5. vain threat/promise etc literary a threat, promise etc that is not worrying because the person cannot do what they say they will
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vain used in phrases

  • in vain (adverb)
    1. to no avail
  • take in vain (verb)
    1. use a name, such as God, without proper respect
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