1
as in cheerfully
in a cheerful or happy manner
happily accepted the invitation to dinner
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2
as in properly
in a manner suitable for the occasion or purpose
one of those rare occasions on which business and pleasure happily mixed
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Recent Examples of happily
This can be fun at times; one brother, sauntering naked down a country road (there’s a fair bit of crumbly nudity), waves happily to a passing train then later rails against moles — moles!
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Damon Wise, Deadline, 12 July 2025
Those are better and everyone happily gobbles them up.
—Karla Walsh, Bon Appetit Magazine, 11 July 2025
Now in their 30s, both of the guys are happily married to their wives and have settled their roots in Los Angeles after their move from New York six years ago.
—Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
There’s got to be a way for both of you to be happy and happily share a space.
—R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 29 June 2025
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Damon Wise, Deadline, 12 July 2025
Those are better and everyone happily gobbles them up.
—Karla Walsh, Bon Appetit Magazine, 11 July 2025
Now in their 30s, both of the guys are happily married to their wives and have settled their roots in Los Angeles after their move from New York six years ago.
—Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
There’s got to be a way for both of you to be happy and happily share a space.
—R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 29 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for happily
properly
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The court was impressed by the professional approach and meaningful limitations, finding that the protocol properly balanced the need for relevant evidence with legitimate privacy concerns.—
Lars Daniel,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Let Suki Waterhouse's latest revelation serve as a warning to the fashionistas of the world — make sure your pants fit properly!—
Mekishana Pierre,
EW.com,
15 July 2025
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“Happily.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/happily. Accessed 23 Jul. 2025.
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