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Happily

HAP'PILY, adv. [See Happy.] by good fortune; fortunately; luckily; with success. Preferr'd by conquest, happily o'erthrown. 1. In a happy state; in a state of felicity. He lived happily with his consort. 2. Wi...

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HAP'PILY, adv. [See Happy.] by good fortune; fortunately; luckily; with success.

Preferr'd by conquest, happily o'erthrown.

1. In a happy state; in a state of felicity.

He lived happily with his consort.

2. With address or dexterity; gracefully; in a manner to ensure success.

Formed by thy converse, happily to steer

From grave to gay, from lively to severe.

3. by chance. [See Haply.]

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