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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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   What does happy mean?

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

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   What does happily mean?

   • hap•pi•ly /ˈhæpəli/ adv.: The kids were playing happily together. 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. fortunate or lucky: a happy, fruitful land. apt or felicitous, as actions, utterances, or ideas.

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   What is a happy adjective?

   • Definition of happy adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary feeling or showing pleasure; pleased You don't look very happy today. He always seemed happy enough. I've never felt so happy. Money won't make you happy. happy to do something We are happy to announce the engagement of our daughter.

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   What does happy mean in a sentence?

   • 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.

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   What is the difference between happy to and happy for?

   • happy to for your context. happy for has a different meaning. Consider this example. Tom was happy to get the prize. Mary was happy for Tom. This means Mary was happy because Tom got his prize. The first one is OK. The second one is not natural. Some people might say " My family and I are happy for the prize ".

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   What is the happiest day of Your Life?

   • 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. I'm perfectly happy to (= I will willingly) help out. happy (that) I'm so happy (that) everything is working out for you. Barry seems happy enough working for himself.

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   • feeling or showing pleasure; pleased. a happy family. a happy smile/face. You don't look very happy today. He always seemed happy enough. I've never felt so happy.
   • giving or causing pleasure. She had a very happy life. a happy marriage/childhood/occasion. I have many happy memories from that time. The story has a happy ending.
   • if you wish somebody a Happy Birthday, Happy New Year, etc. you mean that you hope they have a pleasant celebration.
   • satisfied that something is good or right; not anxious. I don't know what you've done, but the boss isn't happy. I said I'd go just to keep him happy. happy with somebody/something Are you happy with that arrangement?

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