"brainly" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: more brainly [comparative], most brainly [superlative]
Etymology: From brain + -ly. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|brain|ly|id2=adjectival}} brain + -ly Head templates: {{en-adj}} brainly (comparative more brainly, superlative most brainly)
  1. Of, relating to, or typified by a brain; (by extension) proficient in intellectual matters; brainy
    Sense id: en-brainly-en-adj-VlKgkBlE Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -ly (adjectival)

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          "text": "[…] Surely a brainly lot of lads we have here in America."
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          "ref": "1970, Gregorio F. Zaide, Great Filipinos in History",
          "text": "General Aguinaldo gladly welcomed him, for he needed a brainly adviser, who was well-versed in law. Accordingly, he appointed Don Ambrosio as adviser and Auditor General de Guerra, and sought his advice on the cosntitution, […]",
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