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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All of these songs carry the common themes of warmth, happiness and the elementally symbolic power of sunshine.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

It has improved health and happiness for millions of people.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026

"I cannot express my happiness in words," she told the BBC, recalling how she was "filled with depression and pain" until her prayers were answered.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

It requires a shared vision for fulfillment and happiness, based on compatible values.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

Fact: According to my research, people have twenty-one expressions, all a smashed-up combination of six: sadness, happiness, fear, anger, disgust, and surprise.

From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas

Vocabulary lists containing happiness

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