Definitions

happily

[hap-uh-lee] / ˈhæp ə li /

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

Example Sentences

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Happily — and who couldn’t use a bit of good cheer right about now — all is not lost.

From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026

Happily, the backtracking and throat-clearing ends a little less than halfway through, and from then on it’s all baseball.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

Happily, that is clearly something that is of concern to you.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 7, 2025

Happily, Carr soon recovered from his bout of tears, and was able to enjoy the moment.

From BBC • Nov. 6, 2025

Happily for Charles—and perhaps not coincidentally— with age also came better health.

From "Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith" by Deborah Heiligman

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