Definitions

happily

[hap-uh-lee] / ˈhæp ə li /

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with joy, pleasure adv.
successfully adv.

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

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Properly marketed, it is the kind of splurge a Gen Zer might happily make.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 1, 2026

He would have happily taken half of what the jury gave him, he said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 22, 2026

Repelled, Nancy replies that she will be happily spending her summer slinging pizzas in Provincetown.

From Salon ● Aug. 12, 2026

“By evening, everyone would just be happily drinking and joking together.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 10, 2026

Looking at all the beautiful wintry scenes of snow and ice made Duane’s heart beat strong and happily.

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

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