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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Tencent Video described PetTV as a "24-hour happiness hub specially designed for your furry kids" in a post on social media app WeChat introducing the service last weekend.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

"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

“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’m new,” I said, and you could tell by the sound of my voice that her happiness had not infected me.

From "Ida B" by Katherine Hannigan

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