1
as in delighted
experiencing pleasuresatisfactionor delight
made bread for the first time and was happy with the tasty result
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2
as in lucky
coming or happening by good luck especially unexpectedly
a happy discoveryfinding the letter that would prove her innocence
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as in satisfied
feeling that one's needs or desires have been met
has been much happier ever since she moved
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as in fortunate
having good luck
the happy person who is both appreciated and rewarded for all his hard work
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as in suitable
meeting the requirements of a purpose or situation
the wine was a happy complement to such a fine meal
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as in obsessed
having extreme or relentless concern
poll-happy pundits just care about which political candidate is winningand never about the issues
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Recent Examples of happy
The worry that the regime might not fall even after his death keeps me from being fully happy,’ said Hassana 41-year-old lawyer from Tehran.
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Kay Armin SerjoieTime1 Mar. 2026
And although astronomical spring — when the sun is directly over the equator — doesn’t arrive until March 20some people living along the East Coast may be happy to declare winter over.
—Ben NollWashington Post1 Mar. 2026
If Democrats are looking for issues that can unite their coalition without deepening cultural dividesbuilding new housing that keeps the building trades happy is a good place to start.
—Scott LevensonNew York Daily News1 Mar. 2026
A lot of people are extremely happy over there and in Los Angeles and in many other places.
—CBS News1 Mar. 2026
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Kay Armin SerjoieTime1 Mar. 2026
And although astronomical spring — when the sun is directly over the equator — doesn’t arrive until March 20some people living along the East Coast may be happy to declare winter over.
—Ben NollWashington Post1 Mar. 2026
If Democrats are looking for issues that can unite their coalition without deepening cultural dividesbuilding new housing that keeps the building trades happy is a good place to start.
—Scott LevensonNew York Daily News1 Mar. 2026
A lot of people are extremely happy over there and in Los Angeles and in many other places.
—CBS News1 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for happy
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This salad is simple yet contains a showstopping crispiness that will leave your guests delighted and satisfied.—
Kylie Petty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Mar. 2026
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Perfecting the method to this easy version will keep your breakfast table full of delighted guests.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
4 Mar. 2026
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Now the dog track is gonethe beach parking lots are empty and Ice Cream Joe is lucky to get a dozen customers a night.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
27 Feb. 2026
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Bright and airy lucky bamboo (Dracaena sanderiana) is a tropicalperennial shrub from West Africa that is part of the asparagus family.—
Molly Burford,
Southern Living,
27 Feb. 2026
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Are fans satisfied with Mike McCarthy as the team's newest head coach?—
Garrett Behanna,
CBS News,
28 Feb. 2026
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But the man who absolutely dominated the game from day 1 was still more than satisfied to prove people’s assumptions about him wrong.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
27 Feb. 2026
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The narrow path of annularity crossed only a small slice of Antarcticaplacing the crew at the Concordia Research Station among the fortunate few able to witness the full effect from the icy plateau.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
26 Feb. 2026
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Nothing but grateful and fortunate to have played here.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
26 Feb. 2026
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The researchers are now working on further improving the ionic conductivity of the silicone electrolyte – and at the same time looking for a suitable industrial partner to begin commercializing the technologyaccording to a press release.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Mar. 2026
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The expansive sandy beaches of Grand-Popo are incredibly enticing but not suitable for swimmingas the sea is typically rough and full of dangerous rip currents.—
Melanie van Zyl,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Mar. 2026
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Sid’s next door neighbor and best friendwho became obsessed with her after Sidney’s book Out of Darkness encouraged her to kill her abusive husband.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
28 Feb. 2026
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While that controversy may have caused the politically-obsessed to view the men’s gold medal differentlySwayman was still very much walking on air.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
25 Feb. 2026
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For the tenth year in a rowLiterary Hub is pleased to announce the opening of the which awards $1,000 to an American womanaged 30 or youngerto acknowledge an outstanding book collection.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Mar. 2026
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Though Jawscritters notes there is likely still some room for improvement in the designthe aquarium caretaker seems pleased with Moses’s newfound mobility.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
5 Mar. 2026
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Go back long enough and pink was considered entirely appropriate for creating a commandingmasculine look.—
Adam Mansuroglu,
Robb Report,
28 Feb. 2026
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Kick flares work well herebut flowystraight-leg pants feel a little more appropriate for our current moment.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Happy.” Merriam-Webster.com ThesaurusMerriam-Websterhttps://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/happy. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.
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