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Webster 1913 Edition
Gainly
Webster 1828 Edition
Gainly
GA'INLY
,adv.
Definition 2024
gainly
gainly
English
Adverb
gainly (comparative gainlier or more gainly, superlative gainliest or most gainly)
- Suitably; fitly; conveniently; readily.
- Thoroughly; completely; (with adjectives) very.
Etymology 2
From gain (“straight, direct, convenient, favourable, kindly”, adjective) + -ly (adjectival suffix).
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.