gaily
gb/ɡˈeɪli/ us/ɡˈeɪli/
C1
Angličtina
~ 26800
vidáman, színesen
C1
LITERARY
1
vidáman
A2
Vzorec užití:
to [do something] gaily
She laughed gaily as the children ran through the fountain.
Vidáman nevetett, miközben a gyerekek a szökőkút vízsugarai között futkároztak.
The band played gaily while the guests arrived at the garden party.
A zenekar vidáman játszott, miközben a vendégek megérkeztek a kerti partira.
He waved gaily from the train window until the platform disappeared from view.
Birds sang gaily in the trees outside her window.
They chatted gaily over coffee, forgetting the time.
Učební příklady
The little girl skipped gaily across the street.
A kislány vidáman szökdécselt át az utcán.
He called to us gaily from the boat.
Vidáman odakiáltott nekünk a csónakból.
They talked gaily and did not think about their problems.
She sang gaily while she cleaned the room.
The children ran gaily around the park.
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes think "gaily" is a common everyday word because it looks like the adverb form of "gay". In modern English, people usually say "happily" or "cheerfully" in daily conversation; "gaily" sounds literary or old‑fashioned. Learners may also confuse it with the modern meaning of "gay" (homosexual), but "gaily" almost always means "cheerfully" or "brightly," not "in a homosexual way."
Význam
in a happy, lively way
Kolokace
laugh gaily
|sing gaily
|chat gaily
|call out gaily
|answer gaily
|skip gaily
Synonyma
cheerfully (The most common modern adverb; neutral style, used in all contexts.)
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merrily (Suggests playful or festive happiness; slightly informal or story‑like.)
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lightheartedly (Focuses on being free from serious worries or care.)
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jauntily (Adds a sense of confident, slightly showy liveliness, often about movement or style.)
Antonyma
sadly (Expresses clear unhappiness or regret, the opposite of happy and carefree.)
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gloomily (Suggests a dark, depressed mood, the opposite of bright and lively.)
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solemnly (Serious and formal in manner, the opposite of carefree and playful.)
Témata
emotions
|communication
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Definice
In a very happy and lively way, without worry or seriousness.
In a cheerful, lively, and light‑hearted way, often showing carefree happiness.
C2
LITERARY
2
színesen
A2
Vzorec užití:
to be gaily [decorated/painted/dressed]
The streets were gaily decorated with flags for the festival.
Az utcákat színes zászlókkal díszítették fel az ünnepre.
Rows of gaily painted houses lined the harbor.
A kikötő mentén színesre festett házak sorakoztak.
Children in gaily colored costumes filled the stage.
The hall was gaily lit, with paper lanterns hanging from the ceiling.
Vendors sold toys from gaily decorated stalls in the market.
Učební příklady
The room was gaily decorated for the party.
A szoba színesen volt feldíszítve a partira.
We walked past gaily painted houses by the sea.
Elsétáltunk a tengerparti színesre festett házak mellett.
The children wore gaily colored clothes at the show.
The shop windows were gaily lit at night.
She bought a gaily decorated umbrella with many colors.
Častá chyba:
Learners may incorrectly use "gaily" instead of more common adverbs like "brightly" or "colorfully" in everyday speech. "Gaily" often sounds literary or old‑fashioned, so it is better for reading and for special descriptive writing than for casual conversation.
Význam
in a bright, colorful way
Kolokace
gaily decorated
|gaily painted
|gaily colored houses
|gaily dressed crowd
|gaily lit street
Synonyma
brightly (The most general and common word for strong color or light; neutral in style.)
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colorfully (Focuses clearly on strong or varied colors; often used in everyday English.)
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flamboyantly (Suggests bright and showy style that draws attention, sometimes too much.)
Antonyma
drably (Describes dull, grey or brown tones with little color, the opposite of bright and showy.)
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plainly (Simple and without decoration or bright color, the opposite of highly decorated.)
Témata
appearance
|art
|daily life
|arts_entertainment
|core_vocabulary
Definice
With many bright colors or decorations that look lively and strong.
In a brightly colored, showy, and decorative way, especially in appearance or design.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
gaily
IPA
GB/ɡˈeɪli/
US/ɡˈeɪli/
Slabiky a přízvuk
gaily (1 slabika)
Stress on 1st syllable (gaily)
Tvary slova
Noun
- Base: gaily
- Plural: gailies
Příbuzná slova
Výrazy
gaily decorated
1/ɡˈeɪli dˈɛkɚˌeɪtɪd/
fixed phrase
literary
decorated with bright colors
Decorated with many bright colors and objects so that it looks very lively.
Příklady
- The hall was gaily decorated for the wedding reception.
- Every shop on the street was gaily decorated for the New Year celebrations.
gaily dressed
1/ɡˈeɪli dɹˈɛst/
fixed phrase
literary
wearing bright, showy clothes
Wearing clothes with many bright colors or decorations, often for a happy event.
Příklady
- The square was full of gaily dressed people celebrating the holiday.
- Children, gaily dressed for the parade, waved flags and balloons.
gaily painted
1/ɡˈeɪli pˈeɪntɪd/
fixed phrase
literary
painted in bright colors
Painted with strong, bright colors that look lively and cheerful.
Příklady
- We passed a row of gaily painted boats tied up at the riverbank.
- A gaily painted carousel stood at the center of the fairground.