Antonyms of adv sadly

1 of 3 senses of sadly

Sense 1
sadly, unhappily -- (in an unfortunate way; "sadly he died before he could see his grandchild")
       Antonym of happily (Sense 2)
      => happily -- (in an unexpectedly lucky way; "happily he was not injured")

Synonyms of adv sadly

3 senses of sadly

Sense 1
sadly, unhappily -- (in an unfortunate way; "sadly he died before he could see his grandchild")

Sense 2
sadly -- (with sadness; in a sad manner; "`She died last night,' he said sadly")

Sense 3
deplorably, lamentably, sadly, woefully -- (in an unfortunate or deplorable manner; "he was sadly neglected"; "it was woefully inadequate")