happily

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

As we watched the group wander about, a female capybara waded into a mud puddle along the truck path and rolled around happily.

From Slate • May 27, 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

Another character pretended to rough up the first character until the sign opened to say “ICE CREAM,” and then everyone danced happily.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

“Just the polar bear we need right now!” she shouted happily, jumping back on her feet.

From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el