happily

UK:*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˈhæpɪli/US:USA pronunciation: IPA and respellingUSA pronunciation: IPA/ˈhæpəli/ ,USA pronunciation: respelling(hapə lē)


happily
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Sense: Adverb: in a cheerful manner
Synonyms:
cheerfully, cheerily, contentedly, blissfully, merrily, with pleasure, joyfully, jovially, blithely, gleefully, gladly, delightedly, brightly, smilingly, lovingly, lightheartedly, light-heartedly, gaily (dated)
Antonyms:
unhappily, sadly Collocations, dejectedly, morosely, darkly, cheerlessly, miserably
Sense: Adverb: fortunately
Synonyms:
fortunately Collocations, luckily Collocations, to sb's delight, to sb's relief, opportunely, thankfully, providentially, by good luck, by good fortune
Antonyms:
unfortunately Collocations, unluckily, sadly Collocations, regrettably


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