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gaily ()

adverb

in a gay manner; specif.,

  1. happily; merrily; joyously
  2. brightly; in bright colors

Etymology: ME

gaily Synonyms

gaily

modif.

  1. Cheerfully

    merrily, laughingly, vivaciously; see happily 2.

  2. Brightly

    showily, vivaciously, spiritedly, brilliantly, splendidly, gaudily, expensively, colorfully, extravagantly, flamboyantly, flashily, garishly, sparklingly, scintillatingly, glowingly, in a sprightly manner, with spirit, with élan, in holiday attire, with spirit and force, con brio, con spirito (both Italian).

    Antonyms quietly*, modestly*, drably.

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