happily
Pronunciation
Adverb
A2 Elementary
Quick answer
In a happy way, or fortunately.
Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
joyfully
Antonyms
unhappily
sadly
Usage notes
At the start of a sentence, "happily" often means "fortunately," as in "Happily, no one was hurt".
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "The children played _____ in the garden all afternoon."
Answer: happily
In your own words, what does "happily" mean?
In a happy way, or fortunately.
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