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gaily
(gaily)
Pronunciation:
/ˈgeɪli/
adverb
1
in a cheerful or light-hearted way:
he waved gaily to the crowd
without thinking of the consequences:
she plunged gaily into speculation on the stock market
2
[
as submodifier
]
with a bright or attractive appearance:
gaily coloured sailing boats
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