- In a joyful, cheerful, or happy manner; merrily.
- With bright colors or trimmings; showily: gaily dressed in ribbons and flounces.
Dictionary:
gai·ly gay·ly (gā'lē) ![]() |
| Antonyms: gaily |
Definition: happily, brightly
Antonyms: miserably, sadly, solemnly, unhappily
| WordNet: gaily |
The adverb has one meaning:
Meaning #1:
in a gay manner
Derived from adjective: gay (meaning #5)
| airily | |
| fool's cap (cap) | |
| Antonio Frasconi (American graphic artist) |
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