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gainly

[geyn-lee]

gain·ly

[geyn-lee]
adjective
graceful; comely; handsome.

Origin:
1850–55; probably back formation from ungainly

gain·li·ness, noun
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Gainly is always a great word to know.
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an arrangement of five objects, as trees, in a square or rectangle, one at each corner and one in the middle.
the offspring of a zebra and a donkey.
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gainly (ˈɡeɪnlɪ)
 
adj
1.  graceful or well-formed; shapely
 
adv
2.  conveniently or suitably
 
'gainliness
 
n

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