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gainliest

gainliest is the superlative 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 gainliest

What is gainliest the superlative form of?
Gainliest is the superlative form of gainly.

Words near gainliest in the dictionary

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

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