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gainly.

Suitably; fitly; conveniently; readily.

6 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

adv
  1. Suitably; fitly; conveniently; readily.

  2. Thoroughly; completely; (with adjectives) very.

Where this word comes from

From Middle English gaynly, geȝȝnlike, geynliche, equivalent to gain (“straight, direct, convenient, favourable, kindly”, adjective) + -ly (adverbial/adjectival suffix).

adj
  1. Proper; suitable; becoming.

    UK · dialectal
  2. Ready to help; kindly; gracious.

    archaic
  3. Graceful; tactful.

  4. Shapely; handsome.

    humorous
Where this word comes from

From Middle English gaynly, geȝȝnlike, geynliche, equivalent to gain (“straight, direct, convenient, favourable, kindly”, adjective) + -ly (adverbial/adjectival suffix).

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