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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. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryHAPPY | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   feeling, showing, or causing pleasure or satisfaction: a happy marriage / childhood. She looks so happy. School days are said to be the happiest days of your life. Nicky seems a lot happier since she met Steve. happy to You'll be happy to know that Jean is coming with us. I'm perfectly happy to (= I will willingly) help out.

3. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › happyHappy - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure. “a happy smile”. “spent many happy days on the beach”. “a happy marriage”. synonyms: cheerful. being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits. content, contented. satisfied or showing satisfaction with things as they are.

4. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionhappy adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and ...

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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.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishHAPPY | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   happy. adjective. uk / ˈhæpi / us. happy adjective (PLEASED) Add to word list. A1. pleased and in a good mood, especially because something good has happened: I'm glad you've finally found someone who makes you happy. Jean seems much happier now that she's moved out. Fewer examples. We married very young but we've been really happy.

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

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   1 day ago · 1. adjective. Someone who is happy has feelings of pleasure, usually because something nice has happened or because they feel satisfied with their life. Marina was a confident, happy child. Synonyms: pleased, delighted, content, contented More Synonyms of happy. happily adverb. Margery and he had been happily picnicking with the children.

7. www.dictionary.com › browse › happiestHAPPY Definition & Usage Examples | Dictionary.com

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   characterized by or indicative of pleasure, contentment, or joy: a happy mood; a happy frame of mind. 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.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › happyHappy - definition of happy by The Free Dictionary

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   1. Enjoying, showing, or marked by pleasure, satisfaction, or joy. See Synonyms at glad. 2. Cheerful; willing: happy to help. 3. Characterized by good luck. See Synonyms at fortunate. 4. Being especially well-adapted; felicitous: a happy turn of phrase. 5. a. Characterized by a spontaneous or obsessive inclination to use something.