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Added 9 October 2026

merrily

/ˈmɛɹɪli/ adverb

adverb Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about merrily at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

In a joyous manner.
they shouted happily

Origin

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

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