Happily

/ˈhæpɪli/

Meaning & Definition

adverb

In a happy manner; with joy or pleasure.

She smiled happily when she received the good news.

In a way that is favorable; by good fortune.

They lived happily ever after in their new home.

Readily and willingly.

He happily accepted the invitation to the party.

From the word 'happy' with the suffix '-ly' indicating manner.

happily ever after

A phrase indicating a positive ending to a story, particularly in fairy tales.

happy

Feeling or showing pleasure or contentment.

happiness

The state of being happy.

Living the good life.

After getting his promotion, he was happily living the good life.