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)

  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

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gainliness

English

Etymology

gainly +? -ness

Noun

gainliness (uncountable)

  1. The condition of being gainly.

Anagrams

  • Lessingian, ligninases

gainliness From the web:

  • what does gainliness mean
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