Associations to the word «Happily»

Wiktionary

HAPPILY, adverb. (archaic) By chance; perhaps.
HAPPILY, adverb. By good chance; fortunately, successfully.
HAPPILY, adverb. In a happy or cheerful manner; with happiness.
HAPPILY, adverb. With good will; in all happiness; willingly.
HAPPILY EVER AFTER, adverb. (idiomatic) (often preceded by "to live") happily until one's death (typically used in fairy tales)

Dictionary definition

HAPPILY, adverb. In a joyous manner; "they shouted happily".
HAPPILY, adverb. In an unexpectedly lucky way; "happily he was not injured".

Wise words

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