merrily
word
/ˈmɛɹəɫi/
/mˈɛɹɪli/
Definition
In a happy and cheerful way; with joy or laughter.
Usage & Nuances
Used mainly in literary or poetic contexts, or for describing cheerful activities. Common in songs and stories, like 'sing merrily' or 'go merrily along.' More formal or old-fashioned in daily speech; in conversation, people often say 'happily' or 'cheerfully' instead.
Spanish: alegremente - felizmentePortuguese (BR): alegremente - felizmentePortuguese (PT): alegremente - felizmenteChinese (Simplified): 愉快地 - 快活地Chinese (Traditional): 愉快地 - 快樂地Hindi: खुशी से - प्रसन्नतापूर्वकArabic: بِبَهْجَة - بِسُرُورBengali: আনন্দের সাথে - খুশি মনেRussian: весело - радостноJapanese: 陽気に - 楽しくVietnamese: vui vẻ - hân hoanKorean: 즐겁게 - 신나게Turkish: neşeyle - keyifleUrdu: خوشی سے - مسرت سےIndonesian: dengan gembira - dengan riang
Example Sentences
She laughed merrily at my silly joke.
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The fire crackled merrily in the fireplace.
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The children sang merrily in the classroom.
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They walked merrily down the street.
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Birds chirped merrily outside the window.
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We danced merrily all night at the wedding.
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