gainly
adverb
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adj
Etymology: From Middle English gaynly, geȝȝnlike, geynliche, equivalent to gain (“straight, direct, convenient, favourable, kindly”, adjective) + -ly (adverbial/adjectival suffix).
- Proper; suitable; becoming.
- Ready to help; kindly; gracious.
- Graceful; tactful.
- Shapely; handsome.
adv
Etymology: From Middle English gaynly, geȝȝnlike, geynliche, equivalent to gain (“straight, direct, convenient, favourable, kindly”, adjective) + -ly (adverbial/adjectival suffix).
- Suitably; fitly; conveniently; readily.
- Thoroughly; completely; (with adjectives) very.