Definitions

happily

[hap-uh-lee] / ˈhæp ə li /

ADVERB

with joy, pleasure

Synonyms

STRONGEST

blissfully blithely cheerfully contentedly enthusiastically freely gladly gleefully graciously heartily joyfully joyously lovingly merrily peacefully playfully willingly

WEAK

agreeably brightly buoyantly delightedly delightfully devotedly elatedly exhilaratingly exultantly gaily hilariously jovially laughingly lightheartedly lightly optimistically sincerely smilingly sportively vivaciously with relish with zeal zestfully

Antonyms

WEAK

unhappily unluckily unsuccessfully

ADVERB

successfully

Synonyms

STRONGEST

gracefully

WEAK

appropriately aptly auspiciously favorably felicitously fortunately propitiously prosperously providentially satisfyingly seasonably swimmingly well

Antonyms

WEAK

unhappily unluckily unsuccessfully

Example Sentences

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Beyond that, I’m sure any of the streamers would happily fork over an ungodly payday to have exclusive access to his talent.

From Salon • May 21, 2026

I have sung its praises before, but this is one of those deceptively simple meals I could happily eat several times a week.

From Salon • May 12, 2026

Maya Hawke sits at a picnic table in Griffith Park with an iced tea and a small notebook and happily reports that she still likes her new record.

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

Without it, the IRS will happily play you like a fiddle.

From MarketWatch • May 8, 2026

They happily complied, for they were under the impression that they would be attending some sort of late-night welcome party for Madame Ionesco.

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood

happily

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