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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U.S. investors, mired in one of the nation’s sharpest cold snaps on record, might happily accept a bit of both right now.

From Barron's

I sleep next to Mother and happily breathe in the scent of rose petals.

From Literature

He nodded, and Jackson happily added more to his plate.

From Literature

The heightened emotions are better articulated in the rock-climbing scenes and, happily, “Crux” has a lot of them.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Well, he’s covered at least,” Patience said as Churro ate happily.

From Literature