happily
/'hæpili/
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Definition
- Adverb:
- In a joyous or cheerful manner: "happily" describes performing an action with joy, contentment, or pleasure.
- In a fortunate or lucky way: "happily" is used to indicate that something occurred by good fortune or luck, often unexpectedly.
Examples of Usage
In a joyous manner:
- The children played happily in the park.
- She smiled happily when she received the good news.
In a fortunate way:
- Happily, the storm passed without causing any damage.
- Happily for us, the train was delayed, so we didn't miss it.
Advanced Usage
"to live happily ever after": a common phrase from fairy tales meaning to live in continual happiness for the rest of one's life.
- In the story, the prince and princess lived happily ever after.
"to happily do something": to do something willingly and with pleasure.
- I would happily help you with your project.
Variants and Related Words
Happy (adj): feeling or showing pleasure or contentment.
- She has a happy smile.
Happiness (n): the state of being happy.
- Money does not always bring happiness.
Unhappily (adv): in a sad or unfortunate manner; unfortunately.
- Unhappily, the event was canceled due to rain.
Synonyms
- Joyfully: with great joy and happiness.
- Fortunately: by good luck; luckily.
- Gladly: willingly and with pleasure.
Related Phrases
Happily married: describes a marriage characterized by contentment and joy.
- They have been happily married for fifty years.
Happily surprised: pleasantly or joyfully surprised.
- I was happily surprised by the party they threw for me.
Adverb
- in an unexpectedly lucky way
- happily he was not injured
- in a joyous manner
- they shouted happily