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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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“This is it. We are happily done with four. She is the perfect addition.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026

I spend hours happily fixing house issues, meeting friends, volunteering.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

I tried both the beef quesabirria and the lamb ribs with tortillas, and would happily order either again.

From Salon • Mar. 31, 2026

One of the youngest sweet tooths is Matilda, six, who helped her mum Jasmin Gelsana, 36, decorate a store-bought cake, and who happily admits: "I'm a good eater, not a baker".

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

Roz felt funny accepting help from a robot, but Brightbill happily soaked up the attention.

From "The Wild Robot Escapes" by Peter Brown