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Ever so happy (5)

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I believe the answer is:

jolly

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This might be a double definition.

'ever' is the first definition.
Both the answer and definition are adverbs. Perhaps they are linked in a way I don't understand?

'happy' is the second definition.
(I know that happy can be written as jolly)

'so' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for jolly that I've seen before include "Happy, cheerful" , "all-expenses-paid trip" , "Very pleasurable" , "' - - boating weather' (song)" , "Mirthful" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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