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gainlier

gainlier is the comparative form of gainly.

Meaning of gainly

Adjective

gainly (comparative gainlier or more gainly, superlative gainliest or most gainly)

  1. (UK, dialectal) Proper; suitable; becoming.
  2. (archaic) Ready to help; kindly; gracious.
  3. Graceful; tactful.
  4. (humorous, attitude, or movement) Shapely; handsome.

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Questions about gainlier

What is gainlier the comparative form of?
Gainlier is the comparative form of gainly.

Words near gainlier in the dictionary

  1. gaining weight
  2. gainings
  3. gainless
  4. gainlessly
  5. gainlessness
  6. gainlier
  7. gainliest
  8. gainline
  9. gainlines
  10. gainliness
  11. gainly

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