Happily and Wretchedly
Opposite meaning words
Happily
Happily adverb - In a cheerful or happy manner.
Usage example: happily accepted the invitation to dinner
Wretchedly is an antonym for happily.
Wretchedly
Wretchedly adverb - With feelings of bitterness or grief.
Usage example: we're wretchedly disappointed in you for behaving so irresponsibly
Happily is an antonym for wretchedly.
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