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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.

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2. 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.

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

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   HAPPY definition: 1. feeling, showing, or causing pleasure or satisfaction: 2. (used in greetings for special…. Learn more.

4. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishHAPPY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   A happy time, place, or relationship is full of happy feelings and pleasant experiences, or has an atmosphere in which people feel happy. Except for her illnesses, she had had a particularly happy childhood.

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.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryHAPPY | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   feeling, showing, or causing pleasure or satisfaction: a happy marriage / childhood. She looks so happy. School days are said to be the happiest days of your life. Nicky seems a lot happier since she met Steve. happy to You'll be happy to know that Jean is coming with us.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishhappy adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   used to wish somebody a happy and pleasant birthday. Definition of happy adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › american_englishhappy adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Definition of happy adjective in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

9. www.dictionary.com › browse › Happy>HAPPY Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   apt or felicitous, as actions, utterances, or ideas: Their collaboration was a happy accident. Synonyms: pertinent, opportune, fitting, appropriate. obsessed by or quick to use the item indicated (usually used in combination): He was a trigger-happy gangster. Everybody is gadget-happy these days. happy.

10. 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.

11. www.yourdictionary.com › happyHappy Definition & Meaning - YourDictionary

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    Happy definition: Enjoying, showing, or marked by pleasure, satisfaction, or joy.