Definitions for gainly

gainly gain·ly

Spelling: [geyn-lee]
IPA: /ˈgeɪn li/

Gainly is a 6 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 10 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 12 points.

You can make 99 anagrams from letters in gainly (agilny).

Definitions for gainly

adjective

  1. graceful; comely; handsome.

Origin of gainly

First recorded in 1850-55; probably back formation from ungainly

Examples for gainly

He wanted quite desperately to love something staid and feminine and gainly and well bred, whatever its age!

Jewel of beauty surpassing, passing before me,gainly of gait as olifant-king.

Word Value for gainly
Scrable

10

Words with friends

12

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