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Gainly Definition & Meaning

gainly
adjective
  1. graceful and pleasing; "gainly conduct"; "a gainly youth with dark hair and eyes"

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What does gainly mean?
graceful and pleasing; "gainly conduct"; "a gainly youth with dark hair and eyes"
What part of speech is gainly?
Gainly is an adjective.

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