gamely

[geym-lee]

adverb

1. in a game or plucky manner.

   They struggled gamely.

ˈgamely

/ ˈɡeɪmlɪ /

adverb

1. in a brave or sporting manner

Word History and Origins

Origin of gamely¹

1860–65; game ¹ (adj.) + -ly

Example Sentences

Poots, her nose raw and red, her character kicked when she’s down, gamely looks a fright, trusting that moral fiber will expose Hedda’s ugly insecurities.

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Poor Francis has no choice but to gamely proceed with the farcical business at hand.

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One fan even made a bit of history when he tossed a $20 bill onstage, which was enough for Simon to gamely oblige his request to play a verse of “Kodachrome.”

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Both Hinkle and Gonazález gamely play other characters, but these sketched presences compound the general impression of a comic world drawn without much nuance.

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West Indies gamely approached the chase as Rovman Powell cracked an unbeaten 79 while captain Shai Hope smeared three sixes in his 45.

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