happiest

hap-pi-est · adjective

imported

Definitions

adjective

  1. 1.

    Superlative form of "happy"; experiencing or showing the greatest pleasure, contentment, or joy.

  2. 2.

    Most satisfied or content.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    the happiest place on earth — Phrase associated with Disneyland; any place of great joy
  • •
    happiest when — Used to describe ideal conditions for someone's contentment

Related words

Antonyms: most miserable, most unhappy, saddest
See also: happier, happiness, happy
Synonyms: most content, most joyful, most pleased

Etymology

Superlative form of happy, from Old Norse happ ("luck, chance") + -y + -est (superlative suffix).