gaily Definition
- 1in a cheerful or lighthearted way
- 2in a showy or bright way
Using gaily: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "gaily" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The children were singing and dancing gaily.
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She wore a gaily colored dress to the party.
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The parade was filled with floats decorated gaily with flowers and ribbons.
gaily Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with gaily
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The knight rode forth in gaily bedight armor.
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The old house was gaily painted in shades of pink and yellow.
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The Christmas tree was gaily decorated with ornaments and lights.
Origins of gaily
from Middle English 'gai', meaning 'happy'
Summary: gaily in Brief
'Gaily' [ˈɡeɪli] is an adverb that describes a cheerful or lighthearted mood, often accompanied by showy or bright decorations. It can be used to describe people's behavior, clothing, or surroundings, as in 'The children were singing and dancing gaily,' 'She wore a gaily colored dress to the party,' and 'The parade was filled with floats decorated gaily with flowers and ribbons.'
