# gainly

> English word · Adverb

## Definitions
1. Suitably; fitly; conveniently; readily.
2. Thoroughly; completely; (with adjectives) very.

## Etymology
From Middle English gaynly, geȝȝnlike, geynliche, equivalent to gain (“straight, direct, convenient, favourable, kindly”, adjective) + -ly (adverbial/adjectival suffix).

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/gainly