Main Entry:

hap·pi·ly

Pronunciation:

\ˈha-pə-lē\

Function:

adverb

Date:

14th century

1 a: in a fortunate manner b: as it fortunately happens <happily, some boyhood pleasures don't change — P. A. Witteman>2archaic : by chance3: in a happy manner or state4: in an adequate or fitting manner : successfully