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   happy

   /ˈhapi/

   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 moodlight-heartedgood-humouredthrilledexuberantelatedexhilaratedecstaticblissfuleuphoricoverjoyedexultantrapturousraptenrapturedin 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 trust and confidence in (a person, arrangement, or situation): "he was not happy about the proposals"
   • ▪ 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 Christmas"
   • 2. fortunate and convenient: "he had the happy knack of making people like him" Similar fortunateluckyfavourableadvantageousopportunetimelywell timedconvenientpropitiousfelicitousauspiciousbeneficialhelpfulappropriateaptfittingfitgoodrightappositeproperseemlybefittingOpposite unfortunate
   • 3. inclined to use a specified thing excessively or at random: informal "they tended to be grenade-happy"

   Word Origin Middle English (in the sense ‘lucky’): from the noun hap1 + -y1.

   Scrabble Points: 15

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

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3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › happyHappy Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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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 › us › dictionaryHAPPY | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning of happy as an adjective in English, with synonyms, antonyms, idioms, and usage examples. Find out how to use happy in greetings, expressions of willingness, and descriptions of luck or suitability.

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

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   Happy is a feeling of joy, pleasure, or good fortune — exactly how you'd feel if you learned that you won the lottery or got accepted into your number one choice of colleges. Happy hails from the Middle English word hap, meaning "good luck."

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   feeling, showing, or expressing joy; pleased. willing. I'd be happy to show you around. causing joy or gladness. fortunate; lucky. the happy position of not having to work. aptly expressed; appropriate. a happy turn of phrase. informal.

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › happyHappy - definition of happy by The Free Dictionary

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   1. feeling, showing, or expressing joy; pleased. 2. willing: I'd be happy to show you around. 3. causing joy or gladness. 4. fortunate; lucky: the happy position of not having to work. 5. aptly expressed; appropriate: a happy turn of phrase. 6. (postpositive) informal slightly intoxicated. interj.

8. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › happyhappy | meaning of happy in Longman Dictionary of Contemporary...

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