NYT Dictionary

GAILY

/ˈɡeɪli/

AdverbGAI-lygai-ly · 2 syllablesCollege

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025

Meaning

Merrily.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

Etymology tree English gay Middle English -ly English -ly English gaily From gay + -ly.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

gaylyjoyouslyblessedlybubblinglychearfullycheerfullycheerilycheerlyeudaemonicallyeupeptically

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 5 recorded puzzles:

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