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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.dictionary.com › browse › happyHAPPY Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   adjective. feeling, showing, or expressing joy; pleased. willing. I'd be happy to show you around. causing joy or gladness. fortunate; lucky. the happy position of not having to work. aptly expressed; appropriate. a happy turn of phrase. informal.

3. positivepsychology.com › what-is-happinessWhat Is Happiness and Why Is It Important? (+ Definition)

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   Oct 23, 2023 · Happiness is equated with feeling pleasure or contentment, meaning that happiness is not to be confused with joy, ecstasy, bliss, or other more intense feelings. Happiness can be either feeling or showing, meaning that happiness is not necessarily an internal or external experience, but can be both.

4. www.psychologytoday.com › us › basicsHappiness | Psychology Today

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   What Is Happiness? Reviewed by Psychology Today Staff. Happiness is an electrifying and elusive state. Philosophers, theologians, psychologists, and even economists have long sought to define it....

5. en.m.wikipedia.org › wiki › HappinessHappiness - Wikipedia

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   Happiness is a positive and pleasant emotion, ranging from contentment to intense joy. Moments of happiness may be triggered by positive life experiences or thoughts, but sometimes it may arise from no obvious cause.

6. www.everydayhealth.com › emotional-health › all-aboutHappiness: Definition, Health Benefits, and How to Be Happier

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   Jan 24, 2023 · Being Happier. Resources. To be a happier person, experts recommend prioritizing relationships and experiences over things. Getty Images. What leads to happiness? The 2022 World Happiness Report...

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

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   the feeling of being happy: It was only later in life that she found happiness and peace of mind. every happinessformalWill you join me in wishing the bride and groom every happiness? More examplesFewer examples. I've always believed that happiness counts more than money. Elaine depends upon Bob completely for her happiness.

8. www.berkeleywellbeing.com › happiness-definitionWhat is Happiness: Happiness Definition & Explanation - The ...

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   What is happiness? Happiness includes both momentary positive emotions and a deeper sense of meaning and purpose in life. Sometimes these parts are split up in to hedonia (pleasure) and eudaimonia (more like thriving or flourishing), but most of the time when people say "happiness", they are talking about the combination of both.