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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In a handwritten note that they saw, Finn said his motivation for donating sperm was to "bring life and happiness to others".

From BBC

Instead, she got warm and, yes, that was happiness brewing inside her.

From Literature

Clare felt a wash of relief at the sight of another soul, and a great wave of happiness that it was this one.

From Literature

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

From Salon

Rather than surrender to those setbacks, Raye saddles up and sets off in search of happiness.

From BBC