GAINLY

gainly

(adjective) graceful and pleasing; “gainly conduct”; “a gainly youth with dark hair and eyes”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

gainly (comparative gainlier or more gainly, superlative gainliest or most gainly)

Suitably; fitly; conveniently; readily.

Thoroughly; completely; (with adjectives) very.

Adjective

gainly (comparative gainlier or more gainly, superlative gainliest or most gainly)

(UK dialectal) Proper; suitable; becoming.

(archaic) Ready to help; kindly; gracious.

(of conduct) Graceful; tactful

(of bodily form, attitude, or movement) Shapely; handsome.

Antonyms

• ungainly

Anagrams

• Ayling, laying

Source: Wiktionary


Gain"ly, adv. Etym: [See Gain, a.]

Definition: Handily; readily; dexterously; advantageously. [Obs.] Dr. H. More.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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