gayly
- adverb
- /ˈɡeɪli/
- Archaic
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alegremente
- Muggers, car thieves, and cat burglars exit gayly from the courthouse and melt away into the innocent crowd.
Examples
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The children laughed and played gayly in the sunny park.
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Judging by that article about Brazil, you would think that once they've made everyone gay and we're all getting along gayly, AIDS will disappear completely.
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She danced gayly at the festival, spreading joy to everyone around her.
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They sang gayly together, enjoying the cheerful atmosphere of the party.
Synonyms
279
1.0
Do something in a cheerful way
37
3.5
In a way that shows strong interest and excitement
34
1.0
In a happy, friendly way that shows you want to help
29
3.4
In a strong, happy, and sincere way
23
1.0
In a cheerful, lively way that shows happiness
19
3.0
With great joy and excitement
11
1.1
In a very happy way that shows delight
5
3.0
In a way that shows great happiness and excitement
5
5.2
In a cheerful, lively way that shows happiness
3
2.5
In a happy, friendly way
2
2.9
In a very happy way that shows pleasure
1
5.1
In a lively, excited way
1
5.3
In a way that shows great joy and excitement
1
4.7
With strong, healthy energy and enthusiasm
1
3.3
In a bright, happy way that shows celebration
1
4.6
In a cheerful, friendly way that makes people smile
1
3.7
In a friendly and cheerful way that makes people feel welcome
1
3.7
In a cheerful, relaxed way without worry
1
5.2
In a cheerful, positive, lively way
1
7.4
Showing great pleasure and excitement
1
3.8
In a cheerful, carefree way without showing worry
1
7.7
In a lively, cheerful way that shows clear happiness
1
5.1
In a lively and energetic way that shows excitement
1
7.0
In a way that shows great joy after success
1
4.1
In a noisy, energetic, and cheerful way
In a happy, laughing way
In a cheerful, lively way that shows happiness and energy
In a lively, energetic way that makes people feel excited
A person smiles in a bright, happy way
In a very happy and excited way
In a way that shows great excitement and strong feeling
In a lively, cheerful way that shows confidence
In a happy way without worry
In a lively, joyful way like when people laugh and play together
In a lively, playful way full of energy
In a playful, lively way that shows enjoyment
Antonyms
How Cheerful
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Gayly comes from the older word gay, which meant 'joyful' or 'bright'. So to do something gayly is to do it 'in a happy, cheerful way'.