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

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   On its own, happy means an enjoyable or satisfied state of being. When hyphenated, it can refer to an overwhelming inclination to do something. Someone who is trigger-happy, for example, has an overwhelming urge to shoot things, while a clothes-happy person is obsessed with taking trips to the mall.

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   Learn the meaning of happy as an adjective to describe feeling, showing, or causing pleasure or satisfaction, or as a greeting for special occasions. See synonyms, antonyms, idioms, and usage examples from various sources.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishHAPPY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   1. adjective A1. 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. I'm just happy to be back running. Her face relaxed into a happy smile. Synonyms: pleased, delighted, content, contented More Synonyms of happy.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › american_english › happyhappy adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Learn the definition, pronunciation, usage and synonyms of the adjective happy, meaning feeling or showing pleasure. See examples, idioms and contrast with irony.

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

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   Learn the meaning of happy as an adjective to describe someone's mood, willingness, or satisfaction. See how to use happy in different contexts and expressions, such as happy birthday or happy to do sth.