different between gainly vs gainliness
gainly
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)
- Suitably; fitly; conveniently; readily.
- Thoroughly; completely; (with adjectives) very.
Adjective
gainly (comparative gainlier or more gainly, superlative gainliest or most gainly)
- (Britain dialectal) Proper; suitable; becoming.
- (archaic) Ready to help; kindly; gracious.
- (of conduct) Graceful; tactful
- (of bodily form, attitude, or movement) Shapely; handsome.
Antonyms
- ungainly
Derived terms
- gainliness
Anagrams
- Ayling, laying
gainly From the web:
- what does gainly mean
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gainliness
English
Etymology
gainly +? -ness
Noun
gainliness (uncountable)
- The condition of being gainly.
Anagrams
- Lessingian, ligninases
gainliness From the web:
- what does gainliness mean
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