gaily
adverb
with merriment; merrily; joyfully; cheerfully.
gayly
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a variation of
gaily.
Example Sentences
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Thankfully, for both of us, my emotional support beagle, Scotty, runs in from the yard and gayly jumps on the sofa.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 20, 2024
Rhythmically, spiritedly, pathetically and gayly, “The Broadway Melody” will make you believe it, even if you don’t.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 25, 2023
She laughed and joked, received several other callers gayly, disposed of the affairs of the world in a few brisk phrases, in a voice smoothed by southern airs.
From Time Magazine Archive
It is my misfortune," he gayly explained, "to use things as my passions tell me.
From Time Magazine Archive
“We want to go to a real place,” Mary said, turning to him gayly.
From "Native Son" by Richard Wright
