gainly

adv, adj — 6 senses

gainly

adv

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

Suitably; fitly; conveniently; readily.

Thoroughly; completely; (with adjectives) very.

gainly

adj

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

UK, Dialectal Proper; suitable; becoming.

Archaic Ready to help; kindly; gracious.

Of conduct Graceful; tactful.

Humorous, Of bodily form Shapely; handsome.

Attitude; or movement; attitude; or movement

Antonyms: ungainly
Derived terms: gainliness

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