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happily Antonyms

Opposite of happily

Because the opposite of happily shifts with each meaning, the 20 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adverb (Context 1)

In a joyful, cheerful, or contented manner.

Usage Example

"The children played unhappily in the garden all afternoon."

Strongest
unhappily
sadly
miserably
sorrowfully
Strong
gloomily
mournfully
dejectedly
glumly
woefully
disconsolately

• adverb (Context 2)

Willingly, gladly, or without reluctance.

Usage Example

"I would reluctantly help you move your furniture this weekend."

Strongest
reluctantly
unwillingly
grudgingly
begrudgingly
Strong
hesitantly

• adverb (Context 3)

By good fortune or luck; fortunately.

Usage Example

"unfortunately, the rain stopped just before the outdoor concert began."

Strongest
unfortunately
unluckily
regrettably
Strong
sadly
alas
tragically

Similar words to happily

Words similar to happily shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

fortunately
gladly
luckily
joyfully
willingly
cheerfully
joyously
readily
See all synonyms of happily

• Nearby Words

happen
happening
happenstance
happily
happiness
happy
haptic

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Happily. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/happily
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