Gamely

adj, adv

adj, adv ·2 syllables ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Sportive; lively; joyful.

    "That's what I wanted: a challenging race, a gamely fight."

  2. 2
    Of or pertaining to game. usually

    "The black bass was strongly recommended as a gamely creature and as excellent for the table, and it was put into Meeting-house Pond."

Adverb
  1. 1
    In a game or plucky manner; in a willing and spirited fashion.

    "Stoke pressed gamely but clear chances were few and Fulham held on to record a first away league win in 16 months."

Adverb
  1. 1
    in an intrepid manner wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms
bravelyaudaciouslyboldlybravelybulldoggishlychivalrously

Example

More examples

"His gamely gesture was much appreciated."

Etymology

From game + -ly; compare Old English gamenlīċ (“belonging to games, sportive, theatrical, ridiculous”) and Middle High German gāmelich, gemelich (“joyful”).

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