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happy

1 of 1adjective
/ˈhæpi/
Forms:happier,happiest
1

emotionally feeling good or glad

A1
  • He was happy when he got the job he had been hoping for.
  • The children were happy to receive gifts on their birthdays.
  • The students were happy to have a day off from school.
  • They felt happy and excited about their upcoming vacation.
  • The happy couple celebrated their anniversary with a romantic dinner.
Synonyms:
pleasedsunnycontentmerryradiantjollycheerybrightjovialjoyfulblissfulcheerfulelated
Antonyms:
unhappy
2

having good fortune or being favored by luck

  • It was a happy coincidence that they both ended up at the same event.
  • Only a happy few won prizes in the raffle.
  • The happy discovery of a hidden treasure thrilled the explorers.
  • A happy turn of events led to the project's unexpected success.
  • Winning the grand prize was a happy event that changed his life forever.
Synonyms:
propitiouslikelyfortunatefavorablefelicitousbrightencouragingauspiciouspromisingluckygolden
3

(of words, ideas, or behavior) well-suited and fitting for a particular context or circumstance

  • Picking him as the committee chairman was a very happy decision.
  • Those weren't the happiest words to use in that context.
  • He made a happy choice by selecting her as the team leader.
  • Her choice of words wasn't the happiest one for the occasion.
  • It was a happy choice to hire such a skilled designer for the project.
Synonyms:
appropriatewell-chosenfittingaptsuitableproper
4

willing to do something

  • I would be happy to help you with your homework.
  • She's always happy to lend a hand when it comes to organizing events.
  • The children were happy to share their toys with the new neighbor.
  • They were happy to accept the invitation to the party and join in the celebration.
Synonyms:
keenreadyeagergladanxiouswilling
5

satisfied or pleased with a situation, event, quality, etc.

  • I'm happy with the progress we've made on the project.
  • He was happy with his performance in the race.
  • She's not very happy about having to work on weekends.
  • She was happy with the thoughtful gift she received for her birthday.
  • The family was happy with their new home and the neighborhood they moved into.
Synonyms:
fulfilledpleasedcontentcontenteddelightedsatisfiedgladgratified
6

used to express well-wishing and delight on a special holiday or occasion

  • Happy New Year!
  • Wishing you a happy birthday!
  • Merry Christmas and a happy holiday season to you!
  • Happy Anniversary!Here's to many more wonderful years together.
  • Happy New Year!Wishing you all the best for the year ahead.
7

having a tendency to do or use something impulsively or compulsively

  • That security guard had a reputation for being a little too trigger-happy.
  • Some lawmakers are lawsuit-happy and quick to threaten litigation.
  • Online discussions can attract folks who are complaint-happy.
  • Her trigger-happy approach to responding to emails often caused misunderstandings.
  • His punch-happy behavior in the ring showed a lack of discipline and focus.
8

intensely enthusiastic and passionate about a particular subject or activity

  • My brother is music-happy and spends hours practicing his guitar.
  • Sally is garden-happy and can talk for ages about her flower arrangements.
  • Tom is sports-happy and loves watching and discussing different games.
Synonyms:
enthusiasticpassionate