happiness

[hap-ee-nis] / ˈhæp i nɪs /

NOUN

high spirits, satisfaction

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bliss contentment delight elation enjoyment euphoria exhilaration glee joy jubilation laughter optimism peace of mind pleasure prosperity well-being

STRONG

beatitude blessedness cheer cheerfulness content delectation delirium ecstasy enchantment exuberance felicity gaiety geniality gladness hilarity hopefulness joviality lightheartedness merriment mirth paradise playfulness rejoicing sanctity vivacity

WEAK

cheeriness eudemonia good cheer good humor good spirits seventh heaven

Antonyms

STRONGEST

depression despair discouragement displeasure dissatisfaction gloom melancholy misery pain sadness sorrow trouble unhappiness upset woe worry

Example Sentences

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"Take your anger and… just spread happiness and love and memory for my lovely niece," Ms Chernykh said.

From BBC

As Alex comes to learn, not being able to predict one’s future position may be the secret to happiness.

From Los Angeles Times

Researchers for the WHO who questioned 24,000 young Ukrainians from 11 to 17 at the end of 2023 found a "deterioration in the psychological wellbeing" and "significant" decrease in the happiness they felt.

From Barron's

People dismiss the evident troubles of nepo babies because they misunderstand the nature of happiness.

From The Wall Street Journal

Humans do not want to be given happiness.

From The Wall Street Journal

happiness

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