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gainliness
gain·ly
/
ˈgeɪn
li
/
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[
geyn
-lee
]
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adjective
graceful; comely; handsome.
Origin:
1850–55;
probably back formation from
ungainly
Related forms
gain·li·ness,
noun
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gainly
(ˈɡeɪnlɪ)
—
adj
1.
graceful or well-formed; shapely
—
adv
2.
conveniently or suitably
'gainliness
—
n
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gainly
(ˈɡeɪnlɪ)
—
adj
1.
graceful or well-formed; shapely
—
adv
2.
conveniently or suitably
'gainliness
—
n
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