merrily

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: B2 — Upper-Intermediate

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. adverb in a joyous manner

Etymology

From Middle English myriely, from Old English myriġlīċe; equivalent to merry + -ly.

In classic literature

Synonyms

happily, mirthfully, gayly, blithely, jubilantly

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