Cool MateMeaning of Happily
in a cheerful way; with feelings of pleasure
In simple words: In a way that shows joy or satisfaction.
Happily in a sentence
- children playing happily on the beach
- to be **happily married**
- I think we can manage quite happily on our own.
- **And they all lived happily ever after** *(= used as the end of a ).
- Happily, the damage was only slight.
- I'll happily help, if I can.
- A majority of those interviewed said they would happily accept a tax increase if the money went to health and education.
- This suggestion did not fit very happily with our existing plans.
How to use Happily
Use 'happily' when describing how someone does something with joy. It's appropriate in both spoken and written English. Avoid using it in very serious or formal contexts.
Grammar pattern
standalone adverb
Memory hint
Think of a scene where people are dancing joyfully and saying 'happy' while doing so.
Related words
Collocations with Happily
- smile happily
- live happily
- sing happily
Synonyms for Happily
- joyfully
- gleefully
- cheerfully
- delightedly
Opposites of Happily
- unhappily
- sadly
Common mistakes with Happily
- Using 'happy' instead of 'happily' as an adverb.
- Placing 'happily' too far from the verb it describes.
- Confusing with 'happened' due to similar sounds.
Happily appears in
Happily in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
بسعادة
بطريقة تظهر الفرح أو الرضا.
- Bengaliবাংলা
আনন্দের সাথে
এমনভাবে যা আনন্দ বা সন্তুষ্টি প্রকাশ করে।
- GermanDeutsch
Glücklich
Auf eine Art und Weise, die Freude oder Zufriedenheit ausdrückt.
- SpanishEspañol
Felizmente
De una manera que muestra alegría o satisfacción.
- Persianفارسی
با خوشحالی، خوشبختانه
به شکلی که شادی یا رضایت را نشان دهد.
- FrenchFrançais
Heureusement
D'une manière qui montre de la joie ou de la satisfaction.
- Hindiहिन्दी
खुशी से
इस तरह से कि खुशी या संतुष्टि दिखे।
- ItalianItaliano
Felice
In un modo che mostra gioia o soddisfazione.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Felizmente
De um jeito que mostra alegria ou satisfação.
- RussianРусский
Счастливо, радостно
Так, что это показывает радость или удовлетворение.
- Urduاردو
خوشی سے، خوشی خوشی
ایسے انداز میں جو خوشی یا اطمینان ظاہر کرے۔
- Chinese中文
快乐地
以显示快乐或满足的方式。
More words like Happily
- AbandonB2
To leave someone or something and never return to them.
- AbilityA2
the fact that somebody/something is able to do something
- AbleA2
having the skill, intelligence, opportunity, etc. needed to do something
- AbroadA2
In or to a country that is not one's own.
- AbsoluteB2
total and complete
- AbsolutelyB1
used to emphasize that something is completely true
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Frequently asked questions about Happily
What does Happily mean?
In a way that shows joy or satisfaction.
What is the definition of Happily?
in a cheerful way; with feelings of pleasure
How do you use Happily in a sentence?
children playing happily on the beach
Can you give another example of Happily?
to be **happily married**
What are synonyms for Happily?
Common alternatives include joyfully, gleefully, cheerfully, delightedly.
What is the opposite of Happily?
Opposite meanings include unhappily, sadly.
What words go with Happily?
It commonly pairs with smile happily, live happily, sing happily.
What are common mistakes when using Happily?
Using 'happy' instead of 'happily' as an adverb. Placing 'happily' too far from the verb it describes. Confusing with 'happened' due to similar sounds.
How do you pronounce Happily?
US: /["/ˈhæpɪli/"]/, UK: /["/ˈhæpɪli/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Happily?
Use 'happily' when describing how someone does something with joy. It's appropriate in both spoken and written English. Avoid using it in very serious or formal contexts.
What CEFR level is Happily?
"Happily" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.