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happiness

[hap-ee-nis] / ˈhæp i nɪs /
NOUN
high spirits, satisfaction
Synonyms
STRONGEST
bliss contentment delight elation enjoyment euphoria exhilaration glee joy jubilation laughter optimism peace of mind pleasure prosperity well-being
STRONG
beatitude blessedness cheer cheerfulness content delectation delirium ecstasy enchantment exuberance felicity gaiety geniality gladness hilarity hopefulness joviality lightheartedness merriment mirth paradise playfulness rejoicing sanctity vivacity
WEAK
cheeriness eudemonia good cheer good humor good spirits seventh heaven
Antonyms
STRONGEST
depression despair discouragement displeasure dissatisfaction gloom melancholy misery pain sadness sorrow trouble unhappiness upset woe worry

Example Sentences

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"It just brings a lot of happiness that someone's made this decision and we can show her."

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

You can follow your happiness or aim for stability, but rarely do we get both in life.

From Salon • Mar. 28, 2026

Find more satisfaction in giving, rather than chasing happiness through a high-consumption lifestyle.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 19, 2026

“This is so much happiness in the middle of a moment of a lot of difficulty,” said Marquez, who has lived in Colombia for seven years.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

“I do so love children, don’t you, Constance? What happiness they bring to a home!”

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.