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Gaily

/ˈɡeɪli/ · adverb

Meaning

(dated) Merrily..

Definitions by Sense

  1. (dated) Merrily.
  2. (dated) Showily.

Example Sentences

The highway to the East Coast which ran through the borough of Ebbfield had always been a main road and even now, despite the vast garages, the pylons and the gaily painted factory glasshouses which had sprung up beside it, there still remained an occasional trace of past cultures.

Synonyms for gaily

gaylyjoyouslyblessedlybubblinglychearfullycheerfullycheerilycheerlyeudaemonicallyeupepticallygailygeniallygladlyhappilyjoyfullylightheartedlymerrilymirthfully

Antonyms for gaily

Related Words

merrilyhappilycheerlysprightlilycomelilygladsomelysprightlylieflylovelilyfainhoity-toitywinlysavorlybonnilysavourilygoodhumouredlyfeatlyfairsavourlyfairly

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does gaily mean?

Gaily means (dated) Merrily..

What is a synonym for gaily?

Common synonyms include gayly, joyously, blessedly, bubblingly.

What is the opposite of gaily?

The opposite depends on the specific sense.

How do you use gaily in a sentence?

The highway to the East Coast which ran through the borough of Ebbfield had always been a main road and even now, despite the vast garages, the pylons and the gaily painted factory glasshouses which had sprung up beside it, there still remained an occasional trace of past cultures.

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