gamely
gb/ɡˈeɪmli/ us/ɡˈeɪmli/
C1
Anglais
elszántan, hősiesen, sportosan, jó képet vágva hozzá
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Schéma d’usage :
[someone] fights/continues/struggles gamely
Despite the injury, she gamely finished the race.
Sérülése ellenére elszántan befejezte a versenyt.
The team was outmatched but fought gamely until the final whistle.
A csapat gyengébb volt, de hősiesen küzdött az utolsó sípszóig.
He gamely kept smiling through the long delay.
Exemples pédagogiques
She gamely tried to finish the job.
Elszántan próbálta befejezni a munkát.
They gamely kept going.
Elszántan mentek tovább.
Erreur fréquente :
Learners sometimes connect it only to "games"; here it means brave and determined, not playful.
Sens
with courage and determination
Collocations
fight gamely
|struggle gamely
|battle gamely
|continue gamely
|press on gamely
|play gamely
|defend gamely
|compete gamely
|lose gamely
|put up a gamely fight
Synonymes
bravely (Direct synonym focusing on courage.)
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determinedly (Emphasizes persistence and resolve.)
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pluckily (Suggests courage despite being weaker or disadvantaged.)
Antonymes
cowardly (Opposite of acting with courage.)
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weakly (Opposite of showing strength and resolve.)
Thèmes
emotions
|personality
|sports
|conflict
Définition
in a brave way; not giving up easily
In a brave, determined way, especially when facing difficulty, pain, or a disadvantage.
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Schéma d’usage :
[someone] gamely agrees/tries/joins in (with [something])
He gamely agreed to wear the costume for the party.
Sportosan beleegyezett, hogy jelmezbe öltözik a bulira.
She gamely tried the strange local dish and even asked for seconds.
Sportosan megkóstolta a furcsa helyi fogást, sőt még repetát is kért.
They gamely went along with the joke, even though it was a bit awkward.
Exemples pédagogiques
He gamely agreed to help.
Sportosan elvállalta, hogy segít.
She gamely tried the new food.
Sportosan megkóstolta az új ételt.
Erreur fréquente :
It does not mean "in a fun way"; it means you do it anyway, with a positive attitude.
Sens
willingly despite awkwardness
Collocations
gamely agreed
|gamely accepted
|gamely attempted
|gamely tried
|gamely volunteered
|gamely joined in
|gamely went along
|gamely posed
|gamely complied
|gamely took part
Synonymes
willingly (Neutral willingness, without the extra sense of effort.)
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good-naturedly (Highlights a friendly, uncomplaining attitude.)
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cheerfully (Emphasizes positive mood more than toughness.)
Antonymes
reluctantly (Opposite of doing something willingly.)
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grudgingly (Suggests unwillingness and resentment.)
Thèmes
social
|emotions
|daily_life
Définition
willingly, even if you do not really want to
In a willing, good-humored way, even when something is difficult, embarrassing, or not enjoyable.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
gamely
API
GB/ɡˈeɪmli/
US/ɡˈeɪmli/
Syllabes et accentuation
gamely (1 syllabe)
Stress on 1st syllable (gamely)
Formes du mot
Noun
- Base: gamely
- Plural: gamelies
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Expressions
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