chearfully

English

Etymology

From chearful +‎ -ly.

Adverb

chearfully (comparative more chearfully, superlative most chearfully)

1. Obsolete form of cheerfully.

   Synonyms: cheerly, gaily; see also Thesaurus:happily

   • 1748, [Samuel Richardson], Clarissa. Or, The History of a Young Lady: […], volume (please specify |volume=I to VII), London: […] S[amuel] Richardson;  […], →OCLC:

     I will be obeyed, I tell you; and chearfully […]