happy

[ hap-ee ]

/ ˈhæp i /

adjective, hap·pi·er, hap·pi·est.

delighted, pleased, or glad, as over a particular thing: to be happy to see a person.

characterized by or indicative of pleasure, contentment, or joy: a happy mood; a happy frame of mind.

favored by fortune; fortunate or lucky: a happy, fruitful land.See Synonym Study at fortunate.

apt or felicitous, as actions, utterances, or ideas.

obsessed by or quick to use the item indicated (usually used in combination): a trigger-happy gangster. Everybody is gadget-happy these days.

Words nearby happy

happening, happenstance, happi coat, happily, happiness, happy, happy as the day is long, happy camper, happy dust, happy event, happy family

Origin of happy

Middle English word dating back to 1300–50; see origin at hap¹, -y¹

SYNONYMS FOR happy

1 joyous, joyful, blithe, cheerful, merry, contented, blissful, satisfied.

3 favorable, propitious; successful, prosperous.

4 appropriate, fitting, opportune, pertinent.

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ANTONYMS FOR happy

1 sad.

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OTHER WORDS FROM happy

o·ver·hap·py, adjectivequa·si-hap·py, adjective

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Examples from the Web for happy

So, as far as Mexican officials like Peña Nieto are concerned, the goal is to keep their countrymen here — and keep them happy.
Why Mexicans Are Enraged by Obama’s Big Tuesday Meeting|Ruben Navarrette Jr.|January 6, 2015|DAILY BEAST
The church was not happy with his views, and there was talk of excommunication.
Mario Cuomo, a Frustrating Hero to Democrats, Is Dead at 82|Eleanor Clift|January 2, 2015|DAILY BEAST
“We wish each and every one of you a happy and safe new year,” Giorgio said at the very end.
Cop Families Boo De Blasio at NYPD Graduation|Michael Daly|December 30, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The would-be pope killer loves to be in front of the cameras, and the press in Italy is happy to oblige.
Pope-Shooter Ali Agca’s Very Weird Vatican Visit|Barbie Latza Nadeau|December 29, 2014|DAILY BEAST

But it turns out it was really about a woman's struggle to realize what actually makes her happy.
‘The Comeback’ Finale: Give Lisa Kudrow All of the Awards|Kevin Fallon|December 29, 2014|DAILY BEAST
It was his nature to be happy and jolly; he could not help radiating sunshine all the time.
The Boy Scouts of the Naval Reserve|Robert Shaler
It was especially because Vaudrey appeared to be so happy, that his young wife was so contented.
His Excellency the Minister|Jules Claretie
I have not left him an excuse; and then it is that I display all my courtesy, in order to attain the happy issue of my project.
Louise de la Valliere|Alexandre Dumas, Pere
But it suddenly hushed when I heard a ripple of laughter among the hollyhocks before the door of a happy country home.
Gov. Bob. Taylor's Tales|Robert L. Taylor
And when he died, soon after, he was happy to know that he left Prince Cherry in her hands.
Stories to Tell Children|Sara Cone Bryant

British Dictionary definitions for happy

happy

/ (ˈhæpɪ) /

adjective -pier or -piest

feeling, showing, or expressing joy; pleased

willingI'd be happy to show you around

causing joy or gladness

fortunate; luckythe happy position of not having to work

aptly expressed; appropriatea happy turn of phrase

(postpositive) informal slightly intoxicated

interjection

(in combination)happy birthday; happy Christmas

Derived forms of happy

happily, adverbhappiness, noun

Word Origin for happy

C14: see hap 1, -y 1

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Idioms and Phrases with happy

happy

In addition to the idioms beginning with happy

happy as the day is long
happy camper
happy hour
happy hunting ground
happy medium

also see:

many happy returns
trigger happy

happy

adjective, hap·pi·er, hap·pi·est.

Words related to happy

Words nearby happy

Origin of happy

SYNONYMS FOR happy

ANTONYMS FOR happy

OTHER WORDS FROM happy

Examples from the Web for happy

British Dictionary definitions for happy

adjective -pier or -piest

interjection

Derived forms of happy

Word Origin for happy

Idioms and Phrases with happy