Definition and meaning of English word "happily"
happily
/ˈhæpɪli/
Meaning
VerbIn a happy or cheerful manner; with happiness.
How to use
When expressing happiness or joy, 'happily' is often used to describe the manner in which something is done. For example, 'She lived happily ever after' is a common phrase used to convey a sense of ultimate happiness. However, it's worth noting that 'happily' can sometimes be misused as an adverb to describe a state of being, rather than a manner of doing something. For instance, 'He is happily married' is incorrect, as 'happily' should only be used to describe the manner in which he got married, not his current state of being.
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happily
Example
I live happily.
They married happily.
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Common phrases
- live happily ever after— To live a life of ultimate happiness and fulfillment.
- happily ever after— A common phrase used to convey a sense of ultimate happiness and fulfillment.
- happily married— To be married in a happy and fulfilling way.
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Frequency rank: #120 in English
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The English word "happily" means "happily" in English.
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