The Oxford Thesaurus An A-Z Dictionary of Synonyms - happily adv.

1) fortunately, luckily, propitiously, providentially, opportunely: Happily, she made a full recovery and was soon back at work. 2) joyfully, joyously, delightedly, gleefully, cheerily, cheerfully, gaily, merrily, blithely; enthusiastically, heartily: She waved happily as they drove off. 3) gladly, with pleasure, agreeably, contentedly, willingly, peaceably: And they both lived happily ever after.