Definition of GAILY

gaily

Adverb

  • In a cheerful and lighthearted manner; with bright colors.
  • in a gay manner
    • "the scandals were gaily diverting"

Adv

  • Merrily.
  • Showily.

Examples

  • He gaily announced his bingo, much to the chagrin of his opponent.

Origin / Etymology

From gay + -ly.

Scrabble Score: 9

gaily: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
gaily: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
gaily: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 10

gaily: valid Words With Friends Word