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vain > 2 senses
ADJECTIVE1vain, conceited, egotistic, egotistical, self-conceited, swollen, swollen-headedCharacteristic of false pride
2vain, bootless, fruitless, futile, sleevelessUnproductive of success
vain > pronunciation
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Rhymesabstain, again, airplane, and 116 more rhymes in eyn at the HyperDic website...
vain > adjective 1
MeaningCharacteristic of false pride. Having an exaggerated sense of self-importance.
Examples"vain about her clothes"
Synonymsconceited, egotistic, egotistical, self-conceited, swollen, swollen-headed
Similar toproud
vain > adjective 2
MeaningUnproductive of success.
Examples"a vain attempt"
Synonymsbootless, fruitless, futile, sleeveless
Similar tounproductive
Adverbsvainly

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