Happily - English meaning

adverb

With enjoyment or pleasure

Usage examples:

They were agreeably surprised to see that he’d come after all.

adverb

In a manner characterized by extreme happiness or joy.

Usage examples:

They are blissfully in love

adverb

In a way that shows a casual and cheerful indifference considered to be callous or improper.

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They blithely ignored any evidence that did not support their theory

adverb

Happily and without feeling or showing any worry, especially when there is a reason to be worried

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She blithely agreed to the contract without realizing what its consequences would be., a blithely o…

adverb

In a cheerful way.

Usage examples:

He was whistling cheerfully

adverb

In a happy and positive way

Usage examples:

She walked down the road, whistling cheerfully., "hello, mrs morris!" he exclaimed cheerfully., the…

adverb

In a happy and optimistic way.

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The children were waving cheerily

adverb

In a way that expresses happiness or satisfaction.

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He sighed contentedly

adverb

In a happy and satisfied way

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Finishing her dinner, she sat back and sighed contentedly., "let's go to sleep, amy," i said, conte…

adverb

In a way that shows that you are very pleased

Usage examples:

He danced delightedly around the room., she extended her arms, laughing delightedly.

adverb

In a cheerful or light-hearted way.

Usage examples:

He waved gaily to the crowd

adverb

Brightly, or in a happy manner

Usage examples:

Gaily colored blouses

adverb

Willingly or eagerly.

Usage examples:

I would have gladly paid for it

adverb

Willingly or happily

Usage examples:

I'd gladly meet her, but i'm out of the office that week.

adverb

In an exuberantly or triumphantly joyful manner.

Usage examples:

Audiences laughed gleefully

adverb

With great pleasure and happiness.

Usage examples:

After months of snow, i joyfully welcome the rain

adverb

In a very happy way

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They lived life simply, joyfully and dedicated to their children., she passed the finishing line jo…

adverb

With great happiness and joy.

Usage examples:

The players joyously celebrated a great victory

adverb

In a way that is happy and not serious

Usage examples:

The documentary starts out lightheartedly enough but the tone soon darkens., "you don't want to bel…

adverb

In a cheerful way.

Usage examples:

He threw back his head and laughed merrily

adverb

Showing happiness or enjoyment

Usage examples:

Her eyes sparkled merrily., the factory has been merrily pumping chemical waste into the river for …

noun

The female of the ruff, philomachus pugnax; = "reeve".

noun

A walled enclosure for sheep, cattle, or pigs, usually made of stone and often with a covered area. now also: a run or pen for poultry. frequently with distinguishing word; see also "sheep-ree".

noun

A yard or enclosure in which coal is stored for sale. more fully "coal ree".

adverb

Readily; of one's own free will.

Usage examples:

She went willingly

adverb

Readily and enthusiastically

Usage examples:

I willingly babysit for my granddaughter.