"gayly" meaning in English

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Adverb

IPA: /ˈɡeɪli/ Forms: more gayly [comparative], most gayly [superlative]
Etymology: From gay + -ly. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|gay|ly}} gay + -ly Head templates: {{en-adv}} gayly (comparative more gayly, superlative most gayly)
  1. (uncommon, dated) Cheerfully; in a gay manner. Tags: dated, uncommon
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