gayly

adv

1. (dated, uncommon)Cheerfully; in a gay manner.

   “Gayly to bourgeon and broadly to grow.”

   “He was much over-dressed, in a gaudy vest of many colors, a blue neckerchief, bedropped gayly with yellow spots, and arranged with a flaunting tie, quite in keeping with the general air of the man.”

   “In the lightness of my heart I sang catches of songs as my horse gayly bore me along the well-remembered road.”

   “Gayly-dressed mavournins and blaring bands stepped lively along Fifth Avenue.”