merrily
0 antonyms and opposites of merrily, grouped by meaning.
Adv — In a cheerful, lighthearted way.
How to use merrily
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
sing merrily
chatting merrily
Etymology
From Old English myriġlīċe, related to merry.
Full origin of merrily →Frequently asked questions
What does “merrily” mean?
The word “merrily” means in a cheerful, lighthearted way. In plain terms, doing something happily and without a care.
How do you pronounce “merrily”?
“Merrily” is pronounced MEH-rih-lee (/ˈmɛɹɪli/ in IPA).
How do you use “merrily” in a sentence?
Here is “merrily” used in a sentence: “The children skipped merrily along the path to school.”
What part of speech is “merrily”?
“Merrily” is an adverb.
Where does the word “merrily” come from?
The word “merrily” comes from Old English. From Old English myriġlīċe, related to merry.