Meaning & Definition of word "Happily"
Happily
/ˈhæpɪli/
adverb:
- 1. In a happy manner; with joy or pleasure.
- Example: She smiled happily when she received the good news.
- 2. In a way that is favorable; by good fortune.
- Example: They lived happily ever after in their new home.
- 3. Readily and willingly.
- Example: He happily accepted the invitation to the party.
Etymology
●From the word 'happy' with the suffix '-ly' indicating manner.
Common Phrases and Expressions
happily ever after:
A phrase indicating a positive ending to a story, particularly in fairy tales.
Related Words
happy:
Feeling or showing pleasure or contentment.
happiness:
The state of being happy.
Slang Meanings of happily
Meaning: Living the good life.
● Example Sentence: After getting his promotion, he was happily living the good life.