happy
adjective
delighted, pleased, or glad, as over a particular thing.
happiest
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superlativeof happy.superlative
The form of an adjective or adverb indicating the greatest degree of a quality.
Example Sentences
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This is a skillset of someone who is happiest in the darkest corners of government—the swampiest of swamps—a realm of acronyms, white papers, and multihyphenate bureaucracies.
From Slate ● Oct. 15, 2026
Israel remains among the 10 happiest nations in the world.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026
Mu Xinyue called it "the happiest moment of my life" after she became the first woman to win an Asian Games gold medal in eSports.
From Barron's ● Oct. 1, 2026
She’s my best friend, and I’m the happiest I have ever been when I’m with her, but I have also never felt so supported and safe, ever.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 23, 2026
He seems to be the happiest of the group.
From "The Adoration of Jenna Fox" by Mary E. Pearson
