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Synonyms & Similar Words
Meaning of Happy
According to Merriam-Webster, "happy" refers to a feeling or showing of pleasure, contentment, or joy
Definitions
- The Oxford English Dictionary defines "happy" as feeling or showing great pleasure or joy, or having a sense of well-being or contentment
- Cambridge Dictionary describes "happy" as feeling pleased or satisfied, or having a feeling of joy or contentment
Example Uses
- She felt happy and relieved when she finally got the job she wanted
- The crowd was happy and cheering as the concert began
- He was happy to see his friends after a long time apart
- The happy couple exchanged vows on their wedding day
- The sunny weather made everyone happy and eager to go outside
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
unhappy
sad
depressed
miserable
gloomy
melancholy
sorrowful
mournful
dismal
dreary
despondent
disheartened
disappointed
disillusioned
dissatisfied
discontented
unhappy
blue
down
dejected
despairing
hopeless
desolate
bleak
dismal