different between gainly vs graceful
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
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graceful
English
Alternative forms
- gracefull (archaic)
Etymology
From Middle English graceful; equivalent to grace +? -ful.
Pronunciation
- (UK, US) IPA(key): /???e?sf?l/
Adjective
graceful (comparative more graceful, superlative most graceful)
- Having or showing grace in movement, shape, or proportion.
- (computing) Gradual and non-disruptive.
Antonyms
- graceless
- clumsy
Derived terms
- graceful degradation
- gracefulness
Related terms
- grace
See also
- gracious
Translations
Middle English
Etymology
From grace +? -ful.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /??ra?sful/
Adjective
graceful
- (rare, Late Middle English) Giving grace; grace-inducing.
- (rare, Late Middle English) nice, kindly
Descendants
- English: graceful
- Scots: gracefu
References
- “gr?ceful, adj.”, in MED Online, Ann Arbor, Mich.: University of Michigan, 2007, retrieved 2018-05-14.
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