gaily
Americanadverb
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with merriment; merrily; joyfully; cheerfully.
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with showiness; showily.
adverb
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in a lively manner; cheerfully
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with bright colours; showily
Etymology
Origin of gaily
Example Sentences
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“Who remembers the words to the Swanburne song?” she called out gaily as she swung her legs over the edge of the cot and gave her arms a good stretch.
From Literature
Lady Constance remarked gaily to Madame Ionesco, who nodded and yawned.
From Literature
Lady Constance said gaily, taking her husband’s arm.
From Literature
Crucially, a new pedestrian-friendly entryway has been constructed, alongside welcoming podium signage with fencing and pole banners that gaily announce the museum to the public.
From Los Angeles Times
The longer the delay, the greater the satisfaction when everything is gaily resolved.
From Los Angeles Times
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