happily

Etymology

From Middle English happily, happyly, happyliche, happylyche, equivalent to happy + -ly.

adv

  1. In a happy or cheerful manner; with happiness.
  2. By good chance; fortunately, successfully.
  3. With good will; in all happiness; willingly.
    I will happily help you look for your lost wallet.
  4. (archaic) By chance; perhaps.

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