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with cheerfulness and joy
- The children played happily in the garden until sunset.
- He smiled happily when he saw the surprise party.
- She danced happily across the stage after winning.
- The dog barked happily as its owner came home.
- They chatted happily over coffee like old friends.
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willingly or with readiness
- She'd happily do it again if asked.
- I'd happily switch shifts to help you out.
- He would happily pay more for better service.
- They'd happily give up their weekend for a good cause.
- I'll happily take the blame if it helps the team.
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in a way that fits suitably or acceptably
- That proposal doesn't sit happily with our long-term goals.
- His tone didn't blend happily with the serious mood in the room.
- The change fits happily into the overall structure of the project.
- These ideas do not align happily with the principles we've agreed upon.
- The tradition lives on, though not always happily with modern values.