happily

English

/ˈha.pə.li/, /ˈhæ.pə.li/

adv
Definitions
  • (archaic) by By chance; perhaps.
  • By good chance; fortunately, successfully.
  • In a happy or cheerful manner; with happiness.
  • With good will; in all happiness; willingly.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English happily suf from English happy.

Origin

English

happy

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