Definitions
Gaily is an adverb that means in a cheerful or lighthearted way.
Example
The children were singing and dancing gaily.
Example
She walked gaily down the street, enjoying the sunshine.
Gayly is an adverb that means in a happy or joyous way.
Example
The children were playing gayly in the park.
Example
The couple strolled gayly along the beach, holding hands.
Tips To Remember the Differences
Here are a few tips to easily distinguish the difference between these words while keeping in mind the description we've provided:
- A simple way to remember the difference is to associate gaily with cheerfulness and gayly with happiness. - You can also remember that gaily has the word 'cheer' in it, which can help you recall its meaning.
Remember this!
Remember, gaily means cheerfully while gayly means happily or joyously.
