gaily

CEFRC1

/ˈɡeɪli/

adverb

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  1. 01

    adverb

    In a cheerful and happy way.

Examples

  • How gaily the kids skip and play, whilst I sink into listless repose!

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
1
Parts of speech
1
Citations
1
Synonyms
5

Synonyms

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The children danced blank around the maypole on the bright spring morning.

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Origin

adverb

From gay + -ly.