adjective
- comparative form of gainly; more graceful, elegant, or well-proportioned in movement or appearance
Usage: archaic or literary; opposite of ungainly
Examples
- The dancer's gainlier movements impressed the audience compared to her earlier performances.
- His gainlier posture made him appear more confident on stage.
- She moved in a gainlier fashion after months of ballet training.
- The athlete's gainlier stride showed improved coordination.
- Among the two performers, the second was gainlier and more poised.