different between gainly vs gaily

English

Etymology

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

Adverb

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

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

Adjective

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

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

Antonyms

• ungainly

Derived terms

• gainliness

Anagrams

• Ayling, laying

English

Etymology

gay +? -ly

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /??e?li/
• Rhymes: -e?li
• Hyphenation: gai?ly

Adverb

gaily (comparative more gaily, superlative most gaily)

1. (dated) Merrily.
2. (dated) Showily.

Usage notes

• Gaily is not attested in reference to the "homosexual man" definition of gay, for which gayly is a rare but attested usage.

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