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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Even in buildings that go for the investmentnot everybody is happy to chip in.

From Barron's

Gervase’s one appearance in 2025 was enough to earn him a World Series ringwhich he’ll be happy to share with the father who gave him an ultimatum to improve his game.

From Los Angeles Times

When I moved to NashvilleI was like“If this doesn’t work outI’d be just as happy working for a label on the marketing team.”

From Los Angeles Times

To the first pointinvestors were happy for AI to replace swaths of the professional workforce: That would allow companies to save millions on payroll expenses while improving efficiencies.

From Barron's

I’m rarely mentioned so when it happensI’m always happy.

From Los Angeles Times

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