English · Adjectives
happily
/ˈhæpɪli/
[/ˈhæpɪli/]
in a happy way
Beginneradverb
Definition
Happily means in a way that shows joy or pleasure.
Example
The dog ran happily across the field.
The dog ran happily across the field.
Etymology
From 'happy', from 'hap' meaning luck, plus '-ly'.
How & Where It’s Used
Used to describe actions done with joy.