gamely

Meanings

Adjective

Sportive; lively; joyful.
Of or pertaining to game.

Adverb

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

Related

Similar words

(willingly and spiritedly): bravely, indomitably, pluckily, resolutely

Origin

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

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