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happily

The word “happily” has 3 syllables: hap-pi-ly

It's pronounced as /ˈhæp.ə.li/

What is synonym and antonym for happily?

In the thesaurus, “happily” has 93 synonyms and 50 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for happily along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for happily

Antonyms for happily

  • abjectly
  • awkwardly
  • blackly
  • bleakly
  • cheerlessly
  • darkly
  • dejectedly
  • despondently
  • disconsolately
  • dismally
  • dispiritedly
  • dolefully
  • dolorously
  • dourly
  • drearily
  • forlornly
  • gloomily
  • glumly
  • heavily
  • improperly
  • inappositely
  • inappropriately
  • inaptly
  • incongruously
  • incorrectly
  • inopportunely
  • irrelevantly
  • mirthlessly
  • miserably
  • morosely
  • mournfully
  • pessimistically
  • plaintively
  • sorrowfully
  • sourly
  • sternly
  • sulkily
  • sullenly
  • unacceptably
  • unfortunately
  • ungracefully
  • unhappily
  • unluckily
  • unsatisfactorily
  • unseasonably
  • unseemly
  • unsuccessfully
  • unsuitably
  • wretchedly
  • wrongly

Meanings of happily

  • adverb
    1. By chance; perhaps.
    2. By good chance; fortunately, successfully.
    3. In a happy or cheerful manner; with happiness.
    4. With good will; in all happiness; willingly.

Example Sentences

  • She happily agreed to join the team for the project.
  • The children played happily in the garden all afternoon.
  • He happily accepted the award on behalf of his team.
  • They lived happily together in their cozy little cottage.
  • The dog wagged its tail happily when it saw its owner.

On this page you'll find 143 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to happily, such as: abjectly, acceptably, adequately, agreeably, amicably, amusedly, appositely.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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