gaily

• Adverbe signifiant « joyeusement, vivement ou de manière insouciante ». Peut aussi décrire quelque chose fait de façon éclatante ou voyante, souvent associé à la gaieté ou à un comportement insouciant.

An adverb meaning 'in a cheerful, lively, or lighthearted manner.' It can also describe something done in a bright or showy way, often associated with joy or carefree behavior.

1. In a cheerful mannerB2formal

   In a happy, lively, or joyful way.

   de manière joyeuse

   • The children danced gaily around the maypole.
   • She gaily greeted everyone at the party.
   • He whistled gaily as he walked down the street.

   Synonymesblithelycheerfullygleefullyhappilyjoviallyjoyfullymerrily

   Antonymesdismallydrearilygloomilyglumlymoroselymournfullysadlysomberlysullenly

2. With bright colorsB2formal

   In a way that is brightly colored or showy.

   de façon éclatante

   • The room was gaily decorated with ribbons and balloons.
   • She wore a gaily patterned scarf.
   • The garden was gaily adorned with flowers of every hue.

   Synonymesbrightlyflamboyantlygarishlygaudilyshowilyvividly