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happy as a clam

[hap-ee uhz uh klam] / ˈhæp i əz ə ˈklæm /
ADJECTIVE
overjoyed
Synonyms
STRONGEST
delighted elated euphoric jubilant thrilled
STRONG
charmed ravished transported
WEAK
deliriously happy happy happy as a lark joyful on cloud nine only too happy over the moon rapturous tickled pink
Antonyms
STRONGEST
depressed sad sorrowful unhappy
WEAK
disappointed not happy upset

Example Sentences

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“Once I get Mittens back, I’ll be as happy as a clam, and my life can get back to normal. I just need my baby back.”

From Washington Post • Oct. 21, 2022

The phrase happy as a clam is generally believed to have begun as happy as a clam at high tide.

From Salon • Feb. 28, 2022

In 2016, the notorious gunman was released from the hospital to live with his elderly mother in Virginia, telling mental health professionals he's "happy as a clam" with his new life.

From Fox News • Apr. 12, 2019

I was happy as a clam with my new bag for only three days when disaster struck.

From Slate • Sep. 13, 2016

I am happy as a clam: hardshelled, firmly closed.

From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood