Synonyms for happy
ˈhæp ihap·py

WiktionaryRate these synonyms:3.2 / 23 votes

1. happyadjective

   Antonyms:
   sadunhappy

2. happyadjective

   Antonyms:
   unhappysad

3. happyadjective

   Favored by luck or fortune; lucky.

   Synonyms:
   contentdelightedexultantfortunateluckyelatedcheerfulprosperous

   Antonyms:
   sadunhappy

4. happyadjective

   Antonyms:
   unhappysad

5. happyadjective

   Antonyms:
   sadunhappy

English Synonyms and AntonymsRate these synonyms:1.5 / 2 votes

1. happy

   Happy primarily refers to something that comes "by good hap," a chance that brings prosperitybenefitor success.

   And grasps the skirts of happy chance.

   Tennyson In Memoriam lxiiist. 2.

   In this sense happy is closely allied to fortunate and lucky. (See FORTUNATE.) Happy hashoweverso far diverged from this original sense as to apply to advantages where chance is not recognizedor is even excluded by direct reference to the divine willwhen it becomes almost equivalent to blessed.

   Beholdhappy is the man whom God correcteth.

   Job v17.

   Happy is also applied to the ready dexterity or skill by which favorable results (usually in minor matters) are securedwhen it becomes a synonym for dexterousfelicitousand the associated words; ashe has a happy wit; happy at retort (compare CLEVER). In its most frequent present usehappy is applied to the state of one enjoying happinessor to that by which happiness is expressed; asa happy heart; a happy face; happy laughter; happy tears (compare synonyms for HAPPINESS). Cheerful applies to the possession or expression of a moderate and tranquil happiness. A cheery word spontaneously gives cheer to others; a cheering word is more distinctly planned to cheer and encourage. Gay applies to an effusive and superficial happiness (often not really worthy of that name) perhaps resulting largely from abundant animal spirits: we speak of gay revelers or a gay horse. A buoyant spirit isas it wereborne up by joy and hope. A sunny disposition has a constant tranquil brightness that irradiates all who come within its influence.

   Compare synonyms for GRIEF.

   Synonyms:
   blessedblissfulblitheblithesomebrightbuoyantcheerfulcheeringcheerydelighteddelightfuldexterousfelicitousfortunategaygladjocundjollyjoyfuljoyousluckymerrymirthfulpleasedprosperousrapturousrejoicedrejoicingsmilingsprightlysuccessfulsunny

   Preposition:
   A happy event for him; happy at a reply; happy in his homewith his friendsamong his children; happy at the discoveryover his success.

Complete Dictionary of Synonyms and AntonymsRate these synonyms:4.0 / 3 votes

1. happy

   Synonyms:
   luckyfortunatefelicitoussuccessfuldelightedjoyousmerryblithesomeprosperousgladblissful

   Antonyms:
   unluckyunfortunateinfelicitousunsuccessfulsorrowfulsorrydisapointeddulllugubriousdespondingunhappy

Princeton's WordNetRate these synonyms:4.0 / 22 votes

1. happyadjective

   enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

   "a happy smile"; "spent many happy days on the beach"; "a happy marriage"

   Synonyms:
   gladfelicitouswell-chosen

   Antonyms:
   unhappywretchedinfelicitousunwillingmiserablelovesickunfortunatesuffering

2. felicitoushappyadjective

   marked by good fortune

   "a felicitous life"; "a happy outcome"

   Synonyms:
   gladfelicitouswell-chosen

   Antonyms:
   lovesickunwillingmiserablesufferingunfortunateinfelicitousunhappywretched

3. gladhappyadjective

   eagerly disposed to act or to be of service

   "glad to help"

   Synonyms:
   gladfelicitousbeamingwell-chosen

   Antonyms:
   infelicitousmiserablewretchedsufferinglovesickunhappyunfortunateunwilling

4. happywell-chosenadjective

   well expressed and to the point

   "a happy turn of phrase"; "a few well-chosen words"

   Synonyms:
   gladfelicitouswell-chosen

   Antonyms:
   unfortunatesufferingunhappymiserableinfelicitouswretchedunwillinglovesick

Editors ContributionRate these synonyms:0.0 / 0 votes

1. zzingo

   to be happy in particular areas.

   i was zzingo in india because we went to a party there.

   Submitted by rinat on December 132015  

2. jovial

   joyoushappygood natured

   the audience was in a jovial mood.

   Submitted by rinat on December 192015  

3. excitedupbeatglad

   Submitted by anonymous on April 22020  

4. distressing

   sometimes people are so happy that others find it distressing

   jenna smiled brightly at her motherwho just looked distressed

   Submitted by anonymous on December 12020  

5. overjoyedcheerful

   i have multiple synonyms just in case some are already on here.

   Submitted by anonymous on February 232021  

6. delightadjective

   great happiness

   happy

   Submitted by delightndebele769 on June 112024  

7. fragilistice

   it is so so so so and yes and stuff and it is a yes to the yes and that is basic so see you there.

   we didn't believe anything he said about the roof

   Submitted by anonymous on April 232020  

8. joyi

   it means someone is very happy and joyous

   i was so joyi when i went to the concert!

   Submitted by Isabella.hwang on November 32020  

9. kipu

   to feel satisfiedhappy.

   he was at peace with himselfhe felt kipu.

   Submitted by anonymous on April 272021  

10. natutuwaadjective

    its ok!

    ok

    Submitted by jahzeelgm on September 222021  

11. unangry(p)

    Submitted by Debnams on November 282020  

Dictionary of English SynonymesRate these synonyms:3.0 / 3 votes

1. happyadjective

   Synonyms:
   joyousjoyfulblissfulblessedblest

2. happyadjective

   Synonyms:
   pleasedgratifieddelightedrejoicedgladgladdenedcharmed

3. happyadjective

   Synonyms:
   luckyfortunateprosperoussuccessful

4. happyadjective

   Synonyms:
   readyaptskilfuladroitdexterousexpertable

5. happyadjective

   Synonyms:
   seasonableopportunebefittingpertinentfelicitouswell-timed

6. happyadjective

   Synonyms:
   auspiciouspropitiousfavorable

SynonymsAntonyms & Associated WordsRate these synonyms:5.0 / 1 vote

1. happyadjective

   Synonyms:
   joyouslight-heartedgayblissfulgladdelightedelatedmerryecstaticbuoyantcheerfulgratifiedjoyfulbeatificrapturousfelicitousblithehalcyoncharmedexultantravishinggladdenedluckyprosperoussuccessfulauspicious

   Antonyms:
   unhappy

PPDBthe paraphrase databaseRate these paraphrases:1.8 / 8 votes

1. List of paraphrases for "happy":

   pleasedmerrygladdelightedsatisfiedsaeedhappinessfelizfortunatejoyouspleasurecontentexcited-merrygoodcheerful'heureuxniceluckyjoyfulgratifiedfelicitousupbeatwelcomegratefulsuccessfulhappilycheery-happypleasantal-saidfortunatelybonheurjollyhappier

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How to say happy in sign language?

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How to use happy in a sentence?

1. John Stamos:

   I thought it was undeserving but I guess I’ve been around a long timeall I wanted was to be on a show like ‘Happy Days,’.

2. Christian Leffler:

   If between today and next week we can advance still more in the negotiations to finalize an agreementclearly we would be happy, but this is an accord that has to serve us for many years.

3. Rizwan Khaliq:

   This is the first time in as long as I can remember that we have an opportunity to not only hold a country accountable for what they did at that time in historybut also help a country become part of the world economyhelp a country set up path towards improving lives of their citizensif I could give them back every penny I've ever received for my visionI'd be happy.

4. Scott Perry:

   I expect that the president will capitulate to the Communist Party of China. It should be pretty apparent to anybody that's been alive for the past five years that the Biden family is completely compromised by the Communist Party of Chinait's been a grift for a very long timeand instead of going after the Communist Party of Chinathey're happy to change the text words of Jim Jordan that were on his phoneso that's all a distraction to keep the American people from focusing on what really is actionable intelligence and actual evidence like you said in plain sight that the DOJ should be pursuing right now.

5. Kate McKinnon:

   Don't worrythis rifle's chocolate but the bullets are realhappy Easterand God bless Russia -- I meanAmerica. Kind of bothright ?