Also spelled chearfully

US /ˈt͡ʃɪɹfəli/ UK /ˈtʃɪəfəli/
adv Freq #28625

Meanings

  1. 1
    adv

    In a happy and willing way.

    They cheerfully agreed to help us move the furniture.

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Synonyms
1 adv · in a happy and willing way. pleasantlygladlygaily

Etymology

From Middle English cherefully; equivalent to cheerful + -ly.

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