happily

Example Sentences

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"We all know how that turned out but it meant everyone could enjoy it and start back up at lunchtime. We'd happily do the same again."

From BBC • Jun. 9, 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

Were these sons and daughters all big fans of the opposite sex who dreamed of happily ever after?

From Salon • Jun. 3, 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

According to the adult spirits who cared for them, Leila and Frankie were happily growing up in Summerland just as they would have at home: “Your children live for you here and love you deeply.”

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock