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gainly en · ADJ

Etymology

From Middle English gaynly, geȝȝnlike, geynliche, equivalent to gain (“straight, direct, convenient, favourable, kindly”, adjective) + -ly (adverbial/adjectival suffix).

Meanings

  1. (UK, dialectal) Proper; suitable; becoming.
  2. (archaic) Ready to help; kindly; gracious.
  3. (of conduct) Graceful; tactful.
  4. (humorous, of bodily form, qualifier:attitude; or movement; attitude; or movement) Shapely; handsome.

Forms

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most gainly Degree=Sup lexicographic
gainlier Degree=Cmp lexicographic
more gainly Degree=Cmp lexicographic
gainliest Degree=Sup lexicographic

Antonyms

ungainly

Deriveds

gainliness

gainly en · ADV

Etymology

From Middle English gaynly, geȝȝnlike, geynliche, equivalent to gain (“straight, direct, convenient, favourable, kindly”, adjective) + -ly (adverbial/adjectival suffix).

Meanings

  1. Suitably; fitly; conveniently; readily.
  2. Thoroughly; completely; (with adjectives) very.

Forms

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most gainly Degree=Sup lexicographic
more gainly Degree=Cmp lexicographic
gainliest Degree=Sup lexicographic
gainlier Degree=Cmp lexicographic