happily ever afters

A form of happily ever after — Chiefly preceded by he, she, they, etc., lived: often used as a formulaic ending in fairy tales, stories for children, and similar works: in a state of happiness for the rest of his, her, their, etc., lives.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of happily ever after
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