The dog barked happily, wagging its tail.

Meaning: This sentence describes a dog that is expressing its happiness by making a noise and moving its tail.

Choice of Words: Barked is a verb that means to make a short, loud sound, typically by a dog. Happily is an adverb that means in a happy or contented manner. Wagging is a verb that means to move back and forth quickly and repeatedly. Tail is a noun that refers to the long, thin part of an animal's body that extends from its back.

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• The little dog barked excitedly, wagging its tail happily.
• Dog barked, tail wagging faster.
• The dog chased the ball, its tail wagging excitedly.
• The dog's wagging tail expressed its happiness.
• The dog chased the ball enthusiastically, wagging its tail with delight.
• The dog chased the ball across the yard, its tail wagging excitedly.
• The dog chased the ball, barking and wagging its tail.
• The dog eagerly approached the stranger, wagging its tail.
• Dog watched, tail wagging happily.
• The dog wagged its tail happily, showing its excitement to see its owner.