gamely
gamely · more gamely · most gamely
In a game or plucky mannerIn a game or plucky manner; in a willing and spirited fashion.
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
1 sensesIn a game or plucky manner; in a willing and spirited fashion.
More definitions
- in an intrepid manner
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
more gamely, most gamely| Comparative | more gamely Lesson |
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| Superlative | most gamely |
regular
Synonyms
4 synonymsWord family
1 related wordsRelatedgame
Lessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Adverbs of manner — Because it is an -ly adverb