gamely

English

Etymology

From Middle English gamelich, from Old English gamelīc, gamenlīc (“belonging to games, sportive, theatrical, ridiculous”), equivalent to game +‎ -ly. Cognate with Middle High German gāmelich, gemelich (“joyful”).

Adjective

gamely (comparative gamelier or more gamely, superlative gameliest or most gamely)

1. (obsolete) Sportive; lively; joyful.

Adverb

gamely (comparative more gamely, superlative most gamely)

1. (obsolete) Gaily; joyfully.
2. In a game or plucky manner; in a willing and spirited fashion.
   • 2010 December 28, Marc Vesty, “Stoke 0 - 2 Fulham”, BBC:

     Stoke pressed gamely but clear chances were few and Fulham held on to record a first away league win in 16 months.

Synonyms

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

Anagrams

• gleamy