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>
2 archaic : by chance
3 : in a happy manner or state
4 : in an adequate or fitting manner : successfully