What does happiness mean?
Happiness means (uncountable) The emotion of being happy; joy; elation..
Happiness
/ˈhæpinɪs/ · noun
Meaning
(uncountable) The emotion of being happy; joy; elation..
Definitions by Sense
- (uncountable) The emotion of being happy; joy; elation.
- (archaic, uncountable) Prosperity, thriving, wellbeing.
- (archaic, uncountable) Good luck; good fortune.
- (obsolete, countable) Fortuitous elegance; unstudied grace, used especially of language.
Example Sentences
seek happiness
true happiness
bring happiness to others
Money can’t buy happiness.
She found happiness in the small things.
Yes, Aline, true happiness comes of true love, and true love should be independent of external influences.
We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.
All happineſſe bechance to thee in Millaine.
Synonyms for happiness
Antonyms for happiness
Related Words
Word Forms
- happinesses
- happinesse
- happyness
Usage Notes
Choose a synonym only when it preserves the intended meaning, tone, and grammar of the full sentence.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for happiness?
Common synonyms include felicity, blessedness, bliss, high spirits.
What is the opposite of happiness?
Possible antonyms include sadness, haplessness, unhappiness, blueness.
How do you use happiness in a sentence?
seek happiness
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