Definitions

happy

[hap-ee] / ˈhæp i /

ADJECTIVE

in high spirits; delighted

Synonyms

STRONGEST

cheerful delighted ecstatic elated enraptured exultant glad gleeful jolly joyful joyous jubilant merry mirthful overjoyed thrilled up upbeat

STRONG

blessed blissful blithe content contented convivial gratified peaceful pleasant pleased satisfied sparkling sunny tickled

WEAK

blest can't complain chipper chirpy flying high gay intoxicated laughing light lively on cloud nine peppy perky tickled pink walking on air

Antonyms

STRONGEST

depressed disappointed disturbed down grave melancholy miserable not happy sad serious sorrowful troubled unhappy upset

WEAK

discouraged dissatisfied forsaken hopeless morose pained

ADJECTIVE

favored by fortune

Synonyms

STRONGEST

fortunate lucky

STRONG

apt successful

WEAK

advantageous appropriate auspicious convenient enviable favorable felicitous fitting just meet nice opportune promising proper propitious providential right satisfactory seasonable suitable timely well-timed

Antonyms

WEAK

unfortunate unlucky

Usage

What are other ways to say happy? Happy is an adjective that emphasizes a pleasant ending or something that happens at just the right moment: By a happy accidentI received the package on time. Fortunate implies that success is obtained by the operation of favorable circumstances more than by direct effort; it is usually applied to grave or large matters (especially those happening in the ordinary course of things): fortunate in one’s choice of a partner; a fortunate investment. Luckya more colloquial wordis applied to situations that turn out well by chance: lucky at cards; my lucky day.

Example Sentences

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Blackwell said she has seen cats who have been habituated to harness wearing seemingly very happy to explore mountain rangesbut has also seen clearly unhappy cats being walked on busy streets with heavy traffic.

From BBC • Apr. 52026

It’s been anything but a happy year for trainer Mark Glattwhose wife of 25 yearsDenadied Feb. 12 from cardiac arrest at 57.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 42026

For nowby mostly telling only the happy part of the storyearnings are left puffed up.

From Barron's • Apr. 32026

Do brands still want that from influencers or are they happy to work with anyone who got a lot of attention on social media?

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 32026

I will pretend I’m happy with second placebecause no one can feel sorry for me if I’m fine.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison

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