happy

hap-py · adjective

imported

Definitions

adjective

  1. 1.

    Feeling or showing pleasure and contentment.

  2. 2.

    Satisfied with something; willing.

  3. 3.

    Fortunate and convenient.

  4. 4.

    Used in greetings for special occasions.

Phrases & expressions

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    happy as a clam — Very happy and content.
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    happy-go-lucky — Cheerfully unconcerned.
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    happy hour — A period of discounted drinks.
  • •
    happy medium — A satisfactory compromise.
  • •
    happy ending — A satisfying conclusion.
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    slap-happy — Dazed; giddy.
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    trigger-happy — Quick to shoot or react aggressively.

Related words

Antonyms: miserable, sad, unhappy
See also: happily, happiness, sad, unhappy
Synonyms: content, delighted, joyful, pleased

Etymology

From Middle English happy, from hap ("chance, fortune, luck"), from Old Norse happ ("luck, chance"). Originally meant "lucky" or "fortunate."