gainly

[ geyn-lee ]

adjective

1. graceful; comely; handsome.

gainly

/ ˈɡeɪnlɪ /

adjective

1. graceful or well-formed; shapely

adverb

1. conveniently or suitably

Derived Forms

• ˈgainliness, noun

Other Words From

• gainli·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of gainly¹

First recorded in 1850–55; probably back formation from ungainly

Example Sentences

He wanted quite desperately to love something staid and feminine and gainly and well bred, whatever its age!

From Project Gutenberg

Jewel of beauty surpassing, passing before me,Gainly of gait as olifant-king.

From Project Gutenberg