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gaily

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gai·ly also gay·ly  (gl)
adv.
1. In a joyful, cheerful, or happy manner; merrily.
2. With bright colors or trimmings; showily: gaily dressed in ribbons and flounces.
gaily
Adverb
1. in a lively manner; cheerfully
2. with bright colours
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adv.1.gaily - in a gay manner; "the scandals were gaily diverting"
gaily
adverb 1. cheerfully, happily, gleefully, brightly, blithely, merrily, joyfully, cheerily, jauntily, light-heartedly, chirpily (informal)
adverb 2. colourfully, brightly, vividly, flamboyantly, gaudily, brilliantly, flashily, showily
Translations
gaily [ˈgeɪlɪ] adv → alegremente
gaily [ˈgeɪlɪ] adv → gaiement
gaily [ˈgeɪlɪ] adv → fröhlich;
gaily coloured gaily → farbenfroh, farbenprächtig
gaily [ˈgeɪlɪ] adv → allegramente


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One day he happened to see a Swallow, which had appeared before its season, skimming along a pool and twittering gaily.
Fables by Aesop View in context
THE Head Rifler of an insolvent bank, learning that it was about to be visited by the official Noser into Things, placed his own personal note for a large amount among its resources, and, gaily touching his guitar, awaited the inspection.
Fantastic-Fables by Bierce, Ambrose View in context
Nor could you wonder had you witnessed a recent experience of mine when, in the armor of blissful and stupendous ignorance, I gaily narrated the gist of it to a Fellow of the Royal Geological Society on the occasion of my last trip to London.
At the Earth's Core by Burroughs, Edgar Rice View in context
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