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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"We all know how that turned out but it meant everyone could enjoy it and start back up at lunchtime. We'd happily do the same again."

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

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 asked my coworker if I could borrow a book I’d seen on her desk, and she happily lent it to me.

From MarketWatch • May 20, 2026

“The Scarlet Flower” ends with a young couple moving past a dark curse to live happily ever after.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

“Those reins really are quite useful,” the prince said happily.

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley

happily

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