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happiness

/ˈhæpinɪs/noun3 syllables

Happiness means: state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy.

Synonyms for happiness15

noun, as in state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy

felicity

also used for happiness

high spirits, blessedness, bliss, joy, joyfulness, joyousness, pleasure, blitheness, blithesomeness, cheerfulness, cheeriness, contentness, contentedness, delight

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Opposites of happiness

unhappiness, sadness

What does happiness mean?2

noun

1

state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy

2

emotions experienced when in a state of well-being

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

Happiness in a sentence

  • A man's happiness doesn't depend on what he has, but on what he is.CK
  • Human beings, whether they realise it or not, continually seek happiness.unknown
  • It was true, after all, that money did not bring happiness.unknown
  • Real happiness comes cheap; if it's expensive, it's not of a good type.Scott
  • Happiness is probably wanting what you already have, not having what you want.eastasiastudent
  • Needless to say, diligence is a key to happiness.LittleBoy
  • In my opinion, happiness has a few fundamental requirements.eastasiastudent
  • Pass by us, and forgive us our happiness.Scott

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Forms of happiness

as a noun

plural
happinesses