Happily and Resentfully

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Happily adverb - In a cheerful or happy manner.

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Resentfully is an antonym for happily.

Nearby Words: happy, happiness

Resentfully adverb - With feelings of bitterness or grief.

Usage example: she apologized later, but it was clear she did so resentfully

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Happily is an antonym for resentfully.

Nearby Words: resentful, resented, resenting

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Resentfully and Happily. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 12, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/happily/resentfully

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