gaily

or gay·ly

[ gey-lee ]

/ ˈgeɪ li /

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adverb

with merriment; merrily; joyfully; cheerfully.

with showiness; showily.

Nearby words

gaikwar, gail, gaillard, gaillard cut, gaillardia, gaily, gain, gain ground, gainer, gaines, gainesville

Origin of gaily

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; see origin at gay, -ly

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Examples from the Web for gaily

At a meeting with Netanyahu, Rubio gaily mocked himself by toasting the Israeli leader with one of his famous water bottles.
Marco Rubio Really Loves Israel and Has Pictures to Prove It|Eli Lake|February 21, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Then he gaily sauntered on, until reaching the theater he stopped and made a number of inquiries.
The Strollers|Frederic S. Isham
It matters not to her; she can gaily slip over the county-border by automobile.
British Secret Service During the Great War|Nicholas Everitt
"There's not the slightest need of your walking alone," Mr. Bantling gaily interposed.
The Portrait of a Lady|Henry James

This was symbolically expressed by burning before her husbands house the gaily decorated carriage that had brought her there.
Woman and Socialism|August Bebel
Sure enough the Master, approaching and recognising the pair, hailed them gaily.
Brother Copas|Sir Arthur Thomas Quiller-Couch

British Dictionary definitions for gaily

gaily

/ (ˈɡeɪlɪ) /

adverb

in a lively manner; cheerfully

with bright colours; showily

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gaily

or gay·ly

adverb

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Origin of gaily

Examples from the Web for gaily

British Dictionary definitions for gaily

gaily

adverb