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

  1. in a joyous manner
    • they shouted happily

    Synonyms: merrily, mirthfully, gayly, blithely, jubilantly

    Opposite: unhappily

    Related forms: happy

  2. 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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