merily

Middle English

/ˈmɛriːliː/

adv
Definitions
  • Merrily, happily; with joy, gladness, and happiness.
  • In a way displaying or expressing happiness or merriness.
  • Showing religious ecstasy or adoration.
  • (rare) Appropriately, fittingly, rightly.
  • (rare) In a shining, attractive or gleaming way.
  • (rare) In a fast or expeditious way.

Etymology

Inherited from Old English myriġlīċe affix from Middle English mery.

Origin

Middle English

mery

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