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happy

[hap-ee] / ˈhæp i /




Usage

What are other ways to say happy? Happy is an adjective that emphasizes a pleasant ending or something that happens at just the right moment: By a happy accident, I received the package on time. Fortunate implies that success is obtained by the operation of favorable circumstances more than by direct effort; it is usually applied to grave or large matters (especially those happening in the ordinary course of things): fortunate in one’s choice of a partner; a fortunate investment. Lucky, a more colloquial word, is applied to situations that turn out well by chance: lucky at cards; my lucky day.

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"As long as it does not pose systemic risks, the government is happy to stabilise the market and gradually let other sectors play a more important role in the economy," Ng added.

From Barron's Jul. 15, 2026

That means Netflix has to keep its subscribers happy, which could take away from its ability to keep raising subscription rates going forward.

From MarketWatch Jul. 14, 2026

"She was such a happy, outgoing person," Malcolm said of his partner of 17 years.

From BBC Jul. 13, 2026

Some get on the bandwagon, happy to parrot whatever they’re told will preserve their careers.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 13, 2026

“Osda! Always happy to find someone to practice Tsalagi with.”

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith

V&A Dundee director Leonie Bell said she "couldn't be happier" that the museum was hosting the exhibition.

From BBC Jul. 1, 2026

And Gregg told his son he couldn’t be happier about or prouder of how things have worked out.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 30, 2026

In fact, new research suggests they might be happier and more successful if they go back to the office.

From MarketWatch Jun. 27, 2026

In happier times, La Guaira, a town of around 25,000, was where people from the capital Caracas would visit to enjoy the Caribbean.

From Barron's Jun. 26, 2026

I’m not sure I was happier then, but my life was a lot less complicated.

From "Linked" by Gordon Korman

“The happiest workers can engender similar emotions in their customers, but they are also better at their jobs,” said the report.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 8, 2026

As her mother explained, B.P.J. “is the happiest I have ever seen her when she is accepted for who she is and able to participate in school sports.”

From Slate Jun. 30, 2026

And if you could see the crew coming to work a mile from their house, it was just the happiest crew in the world.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 16, 2026

"I'm happiest when I'm painting," he told the Telegraph.

From Barron's Jun. 12, 2026

He smiled and enjoyed reliving one of his happiest memories.

From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young




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