Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: gaily
IPA transcription: [ɡ'eɪli]
r meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: gaily
    Meaning: in a gay manner; "the scandals were gaily diverting"
Usage examples
  • "Ah, ha!" he cried gaily, "I leave you in ze rear!
  • "She was laughing gaily and talking with the Honorable Erastus.
  • "Oh, the workman has to sit in its lap," he said, turning to her more gaily.
  • The girl, coming forward at his approach, returned his greeting almost gaily.
  • "I used to be rather a coward, I suppose," she chattered gaily on another occasion.
  • The main road was empty except for a caravan--a caravan gaily painted in red and yellow.
  • "A right down, regular, Royal Queen," she quoted gaily as she dropped an elegant curtsey.
  • TAIL--Should be about 7 inches long, never docked, carried with a slight bend and often gaily.
  • Gaily dressed trumpeters with dragon masks on the visors of their helmets raised long brass trumpets.
  • Stepan Arkadyevitch's eyes twinkled gaily, and he pondered with a smile. "Yes, it was nice, very nice.