Merrily: meaning, definitions and examples

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merrily

[ ˈmɛrəli ]

^{Context #1}

sing

In a cheerful and lively way; joyfully.

Synonyms

cheerfully, joyfully, lively

Examples of usage

She sang merrily as she walked through the meadow.
The children skipped merrily along the path.
We danced merrily to the music.

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walk

In a fast and smooth manner; briskly.

Synonyms

briskly, smoothly, swiftly

Examples of usage

He walked merrily down the street, eager to reach his destination.
The horse trotted merrily along the trail.
She pedaled her bike merrily through the park.

Translations

Translations of the word "merrily" in other languages:

🇵🇹 alegremente

🇮🇳 खुशी-खुशी

🇩🇪 fröhlich

🇮🇩 dengan riang

🇺🇦 весело

🇵🇱 wesoło

🇯🇵 楽しげに

🇫🇷 joyeusement

🇪🇸 alegremente

🇹🇷 neşeyle

🇰🇷 즐겁게

🇸🇦 بمرح

🇨🇿 vesele

🇸🇰 veselo

🇨🇳 愉快地

🇸🇮 veselo

🇮🇸 gleðilega

🇰🇿 көңілді

🇬🇪 ხალისიანად

🇦🇿 şən

🇲🇽 alegremente

Word origin

The word 'merrily' dates back to the 14th century, derived from the Middle English word 'merily', which means 'pleasantly, agreeably'. It is formed from the word 'merry', which originally meant 'pleasing, delightful'. Over time, 'merrily' has come to be associated with cheerful and lively actions, reflecting a sense of joy and happiness.

See also: merriment, merry, merrymaking.