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   Hap·py

   /ˈhapē/

   

   adjective

   • 1. feeling or showing pleasure or contentment: "Melissa came in looking happy and excited" Similar contentedcontentcheerfulcheerymerryjoyfuljovialjollyjokingjoculargleefulcarefreeuntroubleddelightedsmilingbeaminggrinningglowingsatisfiedgratifiedbuoyantradiantsunnyblithejoyousbeatificblessedcock-a-hoopin good spiritsin high spiritsin a good moodlightheartedgood-humoredthrilledexuberantelatedexhilaratedecstaticblissfuleuphoricoverjoyedexultantrapturousraptenrapturedin seventh heavenon cloud nineover the moonwalking on airbeside oneself with joyjumping for joyinformal:chirpyon top of the worldas happy as a sandboytickled pinktickled to deathgassedlike a dog with two tailsas pleased as Punchon a highblissed outsentchuffedas happy as Larrymade upas happy as a clamwrappeddated:gayrare:blithesomejocosejocundOpposite sad
   • ▪ having a sense of confidence in or satisfaction with (a person, arrangement, or situation): "I was never very happy about the explanation"
   • ▪ satisfied with the quality or standard of: "I'm happy with his performance"
   • ▪ willing to do something: "we will be happy to advise you" Similar willinggladreadypleaseddelightedcontenteddisposedinclinedinformal:gameOpposite unwilling
   • ▪ used in greetings: "happy birthday"
   • 2. fortunate and convenient: "he had the happy knack of making people like him" Similar fortunateluckyfavorableadvantageousopportunetimelywell timedconvenientpropitiousfelicitousauspiciousbeneficialhelpfulappropriateaptfittingfitgoodrightappositeproperseemlybefittingOpposite unfortunate
   • 3. inclined to use a specified thing excessively or at random: informal "our litigation-happy society"

   Word Origin Middle English (in the sense ‘lucky’): from the noun hap1 + -y1.

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › happyHappy Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   1. : favored by luck or fortune : fortunate. a happy coincidence. 2. : notably fitting, effective, or well adapted : felicitous. a happy choice. 3. a. : enjoying or characterized by well-being and contentment. is the happiest person I know. a happy childhood. b. : expressing, reflecting, or suggestive of happiness. a happy ending. c.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishHAPPY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   HAPPY definition: 1. feeling, showing, or causing pleasure or satisfaction: 2. (used in greetings for special…. Learn more.

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   HAPPY meaning: 1. feeling, showing, or causing pleasure or satisfaction: 2. (used in greetings for special…. Learn more.

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   Happy is a feeling of joy, pleasure, or good fortune — exactly how you'd feel if you learned that you won the lottery or got accepted into your number one choice of colleges.

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishhappy adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   used to wish somebody a happy and pleasant birthday. Definition of happy adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   Happy definition: delighted, pleased, or glad, as over a particular thing. See examples of HAPPY used in a sentence.

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   Definition of happy adjective in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   Happy definition: Enjoying, showing, or marked by pleasure, satisfaction, or joy.

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    willing to be helpful, as with assistance, a contribution, or participation: We’ll be happy to bring a couple of salads to the party. favored by fortune; fortunate or lucky: Our home country is a happy, fruitful land. Synonyms: prosperous, successful, propitious, favorable.

11. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryHAPPY definition in American English | Collins English Dictionary

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    Someone who is happy has feelings of pleasure, usually because something nice has happened or because they feel satisfied with their life.