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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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Members of the general public ask for them, including for their children, and doctors happily oblige, says Mir.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

He happily showed off the vehicle—except, of course, its stop-start.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

It would be an easy win to cast Gellar in a reskin of one of her renowned characters, but “Ready or Not 2” happily doesn’t play it so safe.

From Salon • Mar. 26, 2026

Harry Redknapp has said he would happily take a call from Spurs despite being sacked as manager in June 2012.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

Afterward the children played happily with their old friend, tugging on her fur and pulling her by the ears while she gently nipped and rolled them around between her massive paws.

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood