Gamely
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Gamely is an adjective meaning Sportive; lively; joyful.
Meaning
Sportive; lively; joyful.
More Meanings
- (hunting, fishing, etc.) Of or pertaining to game.
- In a game or plucky manner; in a willing and spirited fashion.
Example Sentences
That's what I wanted: a challenging race, a gamely fight.
Here was a sober young Harlemite in a gamely tilted bowler with a little French mustache.
Stoke pressed gamely but clear chances were few and Fulham held on to record a first away league win in 16 months.
The black bass was strongly recommended as a gamely creature and as excellent for the table, and it was put into Meeting-house Pond.
Word Forms
- gamelier
- gameliest
Synonyms for gamely
Depending on context, synonyms include bravely, indomitably, pluckily, resolutely.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include sportive, sportful, alive, spry, spirited, sprightly.
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