Definitions

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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“Across the board, I would say that there just definitely has been an increase in nostalgia,” says workplace well-being expert Jennifer Moss, who has spent years studying happiness, burnout and emotional behavior.

From Salon • Apr. 25, 2026

The sooner people follow their own paths and not ones defined by Hollywood, politicians or theocratic autocrats, the sooner you will find your own path to happiness.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

The caption, wishing Quaid and Doumit “boundless happiness and good fortune,” accompanied a slideshow of photos featuring the couple, along with Minifie, Emily Browning and Eddie O’Keefe, celebrating in the establishment.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026

We have to find a way to translate this when we talk to average folks, because when we’re defending democracy, what we’re really defending are those ideas of the pursuit of happiness.

From Slate • Apr. 20, 2026

This time when the app opened, a small Indian woman in a bright orange sari greeted him and reminded him that he made his own happiness with his choices.

From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste

Vocabulary lists containing happiness

President Obama's second inaugural address

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UCPS 6th Grade Roots List #12

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Florida's B.E.S.T. Common Suffixes: -ness

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