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gamely

American  
[geym-lee] / ˈgeɪm li /

adverb

  1. in a game or plucky manner.

    They struggled gamely.


ˈgamely British  
/ ˈɡeɪmlɪ /

adverb

  1. in a brave or sporting manner

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of gamely

1860–65; game 1 (adj.) + -ly

Example Sentences

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Although they begin as novice agents, both gamely step up and build an unlikely friendship in the process.

From Los Angeles Times

She survived 87 minutes in Hobart against German world number 42 Maria, who is 38, before slumping 6-4, 6-3, having gamely saved six of nine break points.

From Barron's

Herbert fought gamely, running with abandon despite his broken left hand, but he unable to spark any offensive consistency.

From Los Angeles Times

The studios gamely went along, ruining the lives of a number of their creative talent who refused to disavow their pasts.

From Salon

With his sensitive interpretations, Mr. Costanzo was the standout among the singers, but they all gamely tackled the challenges of their full da capo arias.

From The Wall Street Journal