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Happily
Sounds like
hapuhlee
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Simple meaning
What does Happily mean?
Happily means in a happy way.
Dictionary definition
Happily means in a cheerful, pleased, or willing way.
Example sentences
Happily in a sentence
easy
The children happily shared the crayons.
medium
She smiled happily when her team finished the puzzle.
hard
The character happily accepted help after learning that teamwork could make the task easier.
Synonyms
Words like Happily
Antonyms
Opposite words
sadlyIn an unhappy way.
unwillinglyWithout wanting to do something.
gloomilyIn a low or unhappy mood.
Word family
Happily word family
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Quick practice
Try Happily
Practice 1
What does happily mean?
Happily means happily means in a happy way.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to happily?
Cheerfully is closest in meaning to happily in this context.
Practice 3
Which word is most opposite or different in meaning from happily?
Sadly gives a useful opposite or contrast for happily.
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