Happily meaning

What does “happily” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“happily” is an adverb with 2 meanings. Its most common meaning is: in a joyous manner.

happily

adverb

  1. in a joyous manner

    “they shouted happily”

    Oppositesunhappily
  2. in an unexpectedly lucky way

    “happily he was not injured”

    Oppositessadly

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University