GAINLY


Meaning of GAINLY in English

I. ˈgānlē, -li adverb

( -er/-est )

Etymology: gain (I) + -ly

1. chiefly dialect : very , completely

2. chiefly dialect : nearby , handily

the birds singing gainly that came at my call — J.H.Payne

II. adjective

Etymology: gain (I) + -ly

1. chiefly dialect : suitable , becoming

a gainly word

2. : graceful and generally pleasing

gainly conduct

a gainly youth with dark hair and eyes

Webster's New International English Dictionary.      Новый международный словарь английского языка Webster.