happily

Example Sentences

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Ibrahimovic would happily return to the lair he kept during his time with the Galaxy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

Outwardly, she shows no signs of being devastated by her dad’s imminent passing, happily playing with him, almost in denial of his fate.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

As we watched the group wander about, a female capybara waded into a mud puddle along the truck path and rolled around happily.

From Slate • May 27, 2026

I asked my coworker if I could borrow a book I’d seen on her desk, and she happily lent it to me.

From MarketWatch • May 20, 2026

“Well, why didn’t you say so?” shouted C.C. happily.

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