gamely
In spirited fashion
Gamely means with spirit and determination despite difficulty or disadvantage.
Someone who proceeds gamely shows pluck rather than surrender: She gamely finished the race on a twisted ankle.
The word often acknowledges effort in the face of likely failure: He gamely attempted to fix the plumbing himself.
By free choice
- good-naturedlyIn an agreeable way
- sportinglyIn fair-minded manner
- uncomplaininglyWithout voicing displeasure
- agreeablyIn pleasing fashion
amiably · genially · obligingly · affably · smilingly · lightheartedly · buoyantly · sunnily
In a courageous manner
- valiantlyWith great courage
- boldlyWith fearless confidence
- fearlesslyWithout any trepidation
- pluckilyWith gutsy determination
intrepidly · gallantly · heroically · dauntlessly · undauntedly · gutsy · spunky · stouthearted
With keen enthusiasm
- enthusiasticallyWith eager excitement
- energeticallyWith much vigor
- vigorouslyWith forceful enthusiasm
- keenlyWith intense interest
ardently · avidly · fervently · earnestly · passionately · dynamically · actively · vivaciously
With continued effort despite difficulty
- unflinchinglyWithout shrinking back
- unwaveringlyWithout changing or faltering
- unyieldinglyIn an unbending manner
- stubbornlyWith inflexible determination
relentlessly · tirelessly · indefatigably · unfalteringly · unhesitatingly · undiscouraged · unbowed · undefeated
willingly
By free choice
- good-naturedlyIn an agreeable way
- sportinglyIn fair-minded manner
- uncomplaininglyWithout voicing displeasure
agreeably · amiably · genially · obligingly · affably · smilingly · lightheartedly · buoyantly · sunnily · merrily
bravely
In a courageous manner
- valiantlyWith great courage
- boldlyWith fearless confidence
- fearlesslyWithout any trepidation
pluckily · intrepidly · gallantly · heroically · dauntlessly · undauntedly · gutsy · spunky · stouthearted · lionhearted
eagerly
With keen enthusiasm
- enthusiasticallyWith eager excitement
- energeticallyWith much vigor
- vigorouslyWith forceful enthusiasm
keenly · ardently · avidly · fervently · earnestly · passionately · dynamically · actively · vivaciously · zestfully
perseveringly
With continued effort despite difficulty
- unflinchinglyWithout shrinking back
- unwaveringlyWithout changing or faltering
- unyieldinglyIn an unbending manner
stubbornly · relentlessly · tirelessly · indefatigably · unfalteringly · unhesitatingly · undiscouraged · unbowed · undefeated
gamelycowardly
Without bravery or nerve
timorously · pusillanimously · fearfully · cravenly · timidly
gamelydefeatedly
In a vanquished manner
resignedly · halfheartedly · spiritlessly · giving up · hesitantly
gamelyreluctantly
With obvious unwillingness
grudgingly · unwillingly · dejectedly · gloomily · despairingly
- video gamesInteractive electronic entertainment
- game overFinal failure message
- ball gameSporting contest with spheres
- board gamesStructured tabletop play
- playing gamesEngaging in recreational activities
- game showPrize-based TV competition
game, games, gamer, gameplay, gamekeeper, gameness, gamest, gamelan, gamekeepers