gamely
gamely · gamelier · gameliest
Sportive; lively; joyfulSportive; lively; joyful.
US/ɡˈeɪmli/
» His gamely gesture was much appreciated.
Seine mutig Geste wurde ihm hoch angerechnet.
Seine entschlossene Geste fand hohe Anerkennung.
Его храбрый поступок был весьма высоко оценён.
Meaning
2 sensesSportive; lively; joyful.
(usually)Of or pertaining to game.
Examples
1 sentencesHis gamely gesture was much appreciated.
ruЕго храбрый поступок был весьма высоко оценён.
deSeine mutig Geste wurde ihm hoch angerechnet.
Origin
From game + -ly; compare Old English gamenlīċ (“belonging to games, sportive, theatrical,From game + -ly; compare Old English gamenlīċ (“belonging to games, sportive, theatrical, ridiculous”) and Middle High German gāmelich, gemelich (“joyful”).
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Forms
gamelier/more gamely, gameliest/most gamely| Comparative | gamelier / more gamely Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | gameliest / most gamely Lesson |
regular
Lessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form