happily
/ˈhæp.ɪ.li/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: happilier · happiliest
Sense 1
Meaning · English
In a happy or cheerful manner; with happiness.
Adverb
Examples
This time next month I’ll be happily fishing at the beach.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
By good chance; fortunately, successfully.
Adverb
Examples
Watt wore, on his feet, a boot, brown in colour, and a shoe, happily of a brownish colour also.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “happily” mean?
In a happy or cheerful manner; with happiness.
Is “happily” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.