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

acceptably
adequately
agreeably
amicably
amusedly
appositely
appropriately
aptly
auspiciously
blissfully
blithely
blithesomely
breezily
brightly
buoyantly
cheerfully
cheerily
congruously
contentedly
correctly
decently
decorously
delightedly
delightfully
devotedly
duly
elatedly
enthusiastically
euphorically
exhilaratingly
exuberantly
exultantly
favorably
felicitously
fittingly
fortunately
freely
friendlily
friendly
gaily
gayly
giddily
gigglingly
gladly
gladsomely
gleefully
good-humoredly
good-naturedly
gracefully
graciously
heartily
hilariously
hopefully
jocosely
jocularly
jovially
joyfully
joyously
laughingly
lightheartedly
lightly
lovingly
meetly
merrily
mirthfully
optimistically
passably
peacefully
playfully
properly
propitiously
prosperously
providentially
rapturously
right
rightly
sanguinely
satisfactorily
satisfyingly
seasonably
sincerely
smilingly
sportively
suitably
sunnily
swimmingly
tolerably
vivaciously
well
willingly
with relish
with zeal
zestfully

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.