cheerfully

Definition

In a cheerful manner.

Etymology

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

Example Sentences

• "That principle carried out consistently and logically, makes the individual not a claimant upon society, but a benefiter of it. He contributes whatever talent, natural or acquired, he may have, cheerfully to the promotion of the common good, […]"
• "'Well, what have you done this time?' asked Sebastian cheerfully."