Word: Happy

Pronunciation

/ˈhæpi/

Definitions

• Adjective: Feeling or showing pleasure or contentment; glad. For example: “She was so happy to receive the good news.”
  • Example Sentence: “The children were happy playing in the park all afternoon.”
• Noun: Happiness, the state of being happy. For example: “Their marriage has been a source of great happiness.”
  • Example Sentence: “Money cannot buy true happiness.”

Phrases

• “As happy as a clam” implies someone is extremely happy or content.
• “Happy birthday” is a celebratory greeting on one’s birthday.
• “Happy-go-lucky” describes a person who is usually carefree and cheerful.

Example Sentences

• Adjective: “Her face lit up with a happy smile when she saw her old friends.”
• Noun: “A life filled with love and laughter is the key to true happiness.”

Synonyms

• Joyful
• Delighted
• Content
• Pleased
• Thrilled
• Elated
• Ecstatic
• Overjoyed
• Cheerful
• Gleeful