Cheerily

//ˈtʃiːɹɪli// adv

adv ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adverb
  1. 1
    In a cheerful manner; with a cheery demeanour.

    "Having already dismissed the story as a heap of piffle, he cheerily advised the reporters to go for a run."

Adverb
  1. 1
    in a good-humoured manner wordnet

Example

More examples

"The fire was crackling cheerily."

Etymology

From cheery + -ly.

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