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

He gamely answered all questions about the best spots to sit and when.

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Variety shared its account of Brown and Harbour gamely presenting a chummy front in a recent red carpet appearance.

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She gave her globe another half spin and gazed upon the eye of the potato that gamely stood in for the town of Heathcote, where she had spent so many happy years at school.

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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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