gainly


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gainly

(ˈɡeɪnlɪ)
adj
graceful or well-formed; shapely
adv
conveniently or suitably
ˈgainliness n
Collins English Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged, 12th Edition 2014 © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1994, 1998, 2000, 2003, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2014
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Adj.1.gainly - graceful and pleasing; "gainly conduct"; "a gainly youth with dark hair and eyes"
graceful - characterized by beauty of movement, style, form, or execution
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