CHEERILY

pleasantly, cheerily, sunnily

(adverb) in a cheerful manner; “‘I’ll do the dishes,’ he said pleasantly”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

cheerily (comparative more cheerily, superlative most cheerily)

In a cheerful manner; with a cheery demeanour.

Having already dismissed the story as a heap of piffle, he cheerily advised the reporters to go for a run.

Source: Wiktionary


Cheer"i*ly, adv.

Definition: In a cheery manner.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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According to Guinness World Records, the largest coffee press is 230 cm (7 ft 6 in) in height and 72 cm (2 ft 4 in) in diameter and was created by Salzillo Tea and Coffee (Spain) in Murcia, Spain, in February 2007. The cafetière consists of a stainless steel container, a filtering piston, and a superior lid.

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