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
As Rogen’s studio boss, Matt Remick, sweats bullets, Sal is happily snorting cocaine — while still getting the job done.
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Michael Schneider, Variety, 23 May 2025
Now, 8 months later, the couple is happily continuing to take things slowly and not put too much pressure on things.
—Rebecca Angel Baer, Southern Living, 22 May 2025
It's been two years since the events of the season 2 finale, and Belly is now in college, and, yes, still happily together with Jeremiah.
—EW.com, 20 May 2025
Will and Sylvia will remain friends and Sylvia at least is happily married.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 20 May 2025
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Michael Schneider, Variety, 23 May 2025
Now, 8 months later, the couple is happily continuing to take things slowly and not put too much pressure on things.
—Rebecca Angel Baer, Southern Living, 22 May 2025
It's been two years since the events of the season 2 finale, and Belly is now in college, and, yes, still happily together with Jeremiah.
—EW.com, 20 May 2025
Will and Sylvia will remain friends and Sylvia at least is happily married.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 20 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for happily
Recent Examples of Synonyms for happily
properly
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Note that yogurt can still be enjoyed past the sell-by and use-by dates if stored properly.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
18 May 2025
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The Dyneema Composite Fabric 8 (DCF 8) tub floor extends 9 inches (23 cm) in height to better protect from blowing rain and ground water, while the properly tiny holes of the no-see-um mesh keep even minuscule gnats and biting midges out while letting air circulate freely.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
17 May 2025
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“Happily.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/happily. Accessed 1 Jun. 2025.
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