- comparative of happy.
happier
Example Sentences
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If that rings a bell, it’s the Easterlin Paradox from 1974, which noted that although the rich are happier than the poor, happiness doesn’t increase as national income grows over time.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 26, 2026
In happier news, rising case counts have jump-started research into drugs that could treat people who do get sick, including antibody and antiviral therapies.
From Slate ● Jul. 24, 2026
Having less responsibility doesn’t automatically mean you’ll be happier, and you may not feel any more satisfied with your work.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 20, 2026
Lord Timpson said in his resignation statement that he had left "our prisons and probation service in a much healthier and happier state than two years ago".
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026
I woke up happier than I’d been in weeks.
From "Klawde: Evil Alien Warlord Cat" by Johnny Marciano and Emily Chenoweth
