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gaily
1 ENTRIES FOUND:
gaily
(adverb)
gaily
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ˈ
geɪli/
adverb
gaily
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ˈ
geɪli/
adverb
Britannica Dictionary definition of GAILY
[
more gaily; most gaily
]
old-fashioned
1
:
in a happy and lively way
chatting/playing/laughing
gaily
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in a bright and colorful way
gaily
dressed crowds
a
gaily
painted vase
a
gaily
colored poster
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