"cheerily" meaning in All languages combined

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Adverb [English]

Forms: more cheerily [comparative], most cheerily [superlative]
Etymology: From cheery + -ly. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|cheery|ly}} cheery + -ly Head templates: {{en-adv}} cheerily (comparative more cheerily, superlative most cheerily)
  1. In a cheerful manner; with a cheery demeanour. Synonyms: cheerfully, cheerly [archaic]
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