I’m happy I’m not a freshman right now because I think that my dorm experience is something I never would have wanted to give up.
From Fortune
In fact, I was the kid who, if I got called up in front of the class, was not happy to publicly speak.
From Ozy
It’s a way to keep the ice-cream makers happy while saving the rainforest, and it can be scaled up now.
From Nautilus
Zoom happy hours and small dinner parties are the pandemic’s new social scenes and cocktails should be part of this home experience.
From Fortune
Rodríguez, who now lives in Arizona, in a message she sent to the Blade said she was very happy when Moreno called her and told her she had won her case.
From Washington Blade
So, as far as Mexican officials like Peña Nieto are concerned, the goal is to keep their countrymen here — and keep them happy.
From The Daily Beast
How do you celebrate when happy occasions are colored by loss and absence?
From The Daily Beast
He seemed by all appearances perfectly happy to let the Republicans control the state senate.
From The Daily Beast
The church was not happy with his views, and there was talk of excommunication.
From The Daily Beast
“We wish each and every one of you a happy and safe new year,” Giorgio said at the very end.
From The Daily Beast
And that was that if he and his wife were to ever live together again and be happy, the family were to be kept out of it.
From Project Gutenberg
Cousin George's position is such a happy one, that conversation is to him a thing superfluous.
From Project Gutenberg
Liszt gazed at "his Hans," as he calls him, with the fondest pride, and seemed perfectly happy over his arrival.
From Project Gutenberg
M'Bongo and his whole court are now clothed, I am happy to say, at least to a certain extent.
From Project Gutenberg
He was aware that his act by this time, had helped nobody, had made no one happy or satisfied—not even himself.
From Project Gutenberg
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delighted
ecstatic
elated
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gleeful
jolly
joyful
joyous
jubilant
merry
mirthful
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What are other ways to say happy?
The adjective happy is sometimes used to describe things that are favored by fortune. How does it differ from fortunate and lucky? Find out on Thesaurus.com
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What is a basic definition of happy?
Happy describes a feeling of joy, delight, or glee. It also describes something that is related to or shows joy. Happy can describe someone being willing to do something or be helpful. Happy is used in many expressions that wish good tidings to another person. Happy has a few other senses as an adjective.
Happy describes feeling really good, as when a person in a good mood that makes them smile. Happiness refers to this positive emotion. Happily means in a happy way.
Real-life examples: Everybody has something that makes them happy. Cute animals, presents, compliments, and loved ones make most people feel happy.
Used in a sentence: The surprise birthday party really made Abdul happy.
Happy also describes something that shows or is related to feelings of happiness and joy.
Used in a sentence: The friendly clown had a happy smile.
Happy describes someone being willing to do something, especially to help or assist someone else. They don’t think whatever they will do is a problem or a chore.
Real-life examples: Many experts are happy to show off their knowledge. Salespeople are often happy to explain things to customers if it means selling more items.
Used in a sentence: I’d be happy to give you a ride to the mall since I was going there anyway.
The word happy is used in many greetings and expressions that wish a person well or wish that they have a good future.
Used in a sentence: Happy birthday!
Where does happy come from?
The first records of happy come from around 1350. It comes from Middle English and is a combination of the word hap, meaning “a person’s luck or lot,” and the suffix –y meaning “characterized by.” The word hap comes from the Old Norse happ, meaning “luck” or “chance.”
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What are some other forms related to happy?
overhappy (adjective)
quasi-happy (adjective)
happiness (noun)
happily (adverb)
What are some synonyms for happy?
cheerful
glad
joyful
merry
upbeat
What are some words that share a root or word element with happy?
hap
happy-go-lucky
happy medium
happy hour
happy holidays
What are some words that often get used in discussing happy?
news
feeling
baby
How is happy used in real life?
Happy is a common word that most often means someone feels really good or has a big smile.
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Which of the following words is a synonym of happy?
sad
angry
cheerful
scared
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