happily meaning
UK /ˈhæpɪli/ US /ˈhæpəli/ 3 syllables
happily (adverb): in a joyous manner.
happily has 2 meanings in this dictionary.
happily as an adverb
- in a joyous manner
- they shouted happily
Synonyms: merrily, mirthfully, gayly, blithely, jubilantly
Opposite: unhappily
Related forms: happy
- in an unexpectedly lucky way
- happily he was not injured
Opposite: sadly
Related forms: happy
How to pronounce happily
happily is pronounced /ˈhæpɪli/ in British English and /ˈhæpəli/ in American English. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.
Scrabble score: 17 (letter breakdown)
Word lists: words starting with HA · words ending in LY · 7-letter words
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