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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.

   Scrabble Points: 15

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

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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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   1. : favored by luck or fortune : fortunate. a happy coincidence. 2. : notably fitting, effective, or well adapted : felicitous. a happy choice. 3. a. : enjoying or characterized by well-being and contentment. is the happiest person I know. a happy childhood. b. : expressing, reflecting, or suggestive of happiness. a happy ending. c.

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

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6. 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.

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   Definition of happy adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   happy meaning, definition, what is happy: having feelings of pleasure, for example...: Learn more.

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

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   HAPPY definition: 1. pleased and in a good mood, especially because something good has happened: 2. to be willing to…. Learn more.

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    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. Synonyms: prosperous, successful, propitious, favorable.

11. 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.