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happily
01
with cheerfulness and joy
Examples
The children played happily in the garden until sunset.
He smiled happily when he saw the surprise party.
1.1
by good luck or with relief
Examples
Happily, no one was hurt in the accident.
The error was caught early, happily for us.
02
willingly or with readiness
Examples
She 'd happily do it again if asked.
I 'd happily switch shifts to help you out.
03
in a way that fits suitably or acceptably
FormalExamples
That proposal does n't sit happily with our long-term goals.
His tone did n't blend happily with the serious mood in the room.
Lexical Tree
unhappily
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