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gamely

American  
[geym-lee] / ˈgeɪm li /

adverb

  1. in a game or plucky manner.

    They struggled gamely.
ˈgamely British  
/ ˈɡeɪmlɪ /

adverb

  1. in a brave or sporting manner

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of gamely

1860–65; game 1 (adj.) + -ly

Example Sentences

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He gamely saved four set points at 3-5 but with his energy levels dropping was unable to save a fifth as the Spaniard took control.

From Barron's

He gamely carried on but Alcaraz, who won a Tour-leading eight titles last season, scored a break to move 3-1 clear and made no mistakes as he sprinted to the finish line.

From Barron's

Although they begin as novice agents, both gamely step up and build an unlikely friendship in the process.

From Los Angeles Times

She survived 87 minutes in Hobart against German world number 42 Maria, who is 38, before slumping 6-4, 6-3, having gamely saved six of nine break points.

From Barron's

Herbert fought gamely, running with abandon despite his broken left hand, but he unable to spark any offensive consistency.

From Los Angeles Times

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