gainly
pronunciation
How to pronounce gainly in British English: UK ['geɪnlɪ]
How to pronounce gainly in American English: US ['geɪnlɪ]
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- Adjective:
- graceful and pleasing
Word Origin
- gainly (adj.)
- "well-formed and agile," 1886, probably a back-formation from ungainly. Earlier "ready, prompt" (1620s), from gain (n.).
Example
- 1. Gainly conduct ; a gainly youth with dark hair and eyes .
- 2. Become short through making a turn can make establish is wiped , hua xie distributings even , gainly .