Merrily (in various senses). Now poetic and literary.

In observance or celebration of a feast; (hence also) festively, merrily.

With reference to bearing or manner: cheerfully, joyously, festively; airily, jauntily.

In a gay mood, joyously; = gaily, adv. 1. Obsolete. rare.

In a festive manner, festively; joyously, gaily.

With exuberant gaiety, joyously; cheerfully, happily. Also, in early use (esp. of song or speech): †pleasantly, agreeably; brightly (obsolete).

In a jocund manner; cheerfully, cheerily, merrily, gaily; with mirth or glee; with a light heart.

In a mirthful manner; with mirth, joyously. Also: in an amusing manner; humorously.

In a jolly manner; merrily, pleasantly.

Cheerfully, gaily, merrily, jovially; †spiritedly, gallantly, boldly, insolently (obsolete).

In a jovial manner; †under the influence of Jupiter; with jollity or hearty mirth.

In a festive manner; joyously, gaily.

= gleefully adv.

in a gleeful manner; with glee.