happily

CEFRA2

/ˈhæp.ɪ.li/

adverb

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adverb

    In a cheerful or satisfied way.

  2. 02

    adverb

    Extra detail

    By good chance; fortunately, successfully.

Examples

  • Everybody in the picture is smiling happily.

  • No matter how rich one may be, one cannot live happily without health.

At a glance

Sits at A2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
4
Synonyms
5

Deep Dive

adverb

Extra meanings

  1. With good will; in all happiness; willingly.

  2. In a happy or cheerful manner; with happiness.

  3. By chance; perhaps.

More examples

In context

  • I will happily help you look for your lost wallet.

  • This time next month I’ll be happily fishing at the beach.

  • Children playing happily on the beach

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Origin

adverb

From Middle English happily, happyly, happyliche, happylyche, equivalent to happy + -ly.