Happiness
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈhæpinɪs/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Happiness is a noun meaning (uncountable) The emotion of being happy; joy; elation.
Meaning
(uncountable) The emotion of being happy; joy; elation.
More Meanings
- (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.
Word Forms
- happinesses
- happinesse
- happyness
Synonyms for happiness
Depending on context, synonyms include felicity, blessedness, bliss, joy, joyfulness, joyousness.
Antonyms for happiness
Common opposites include sadness, haplessness, unhappiness, blueness, tristesse, mirthless.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include felicity, pleasure, glad, glee, delighted, joy.
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Sources & Attribution
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