gaily

Also gay·ly

[gey-lee]

adverb

1. with merriment; merrily; joyfully; cheerfully.

2. with showiness; showily.

gaily

/ ˈɡeɪlɪ /

adverb

1. in a lively manner; cheerfully

2. with bright colours; showily

Word History and Origins

Origin of gaily¹

A Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; gay, -ly

Example Sentences

The longer the delay, the greater the satisfaction when everything is gaily resolved.

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The butterflies enter first, quivering gaily atop their sticks.

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A gaily canonical return to the anthological form, swashbuckling spirit, social commentary and puckish humor of what is now referred to as “The Original Series,” with technological upgrades and built-out characters.

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He played Stuff on the night I attended, gaily tromping around with shopping bags as Everybody, looking for some support, comes to recognize that this embodiment of acquisitiveness cares nothing about salvation.

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The scene in question shows her determination to get them on her page: Julia gaily waltzes into the offices of WGBH, cake plate in hand and ready to negotiate with a side of sugar.

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