- comparative of happy.
happier
Example Sentences
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The sheriff, now awaiting the delivery of two new squad cars that will be paid for with DHS funds, couldn’t be happier.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026
I’m much happier with an occasional Big Seasonal Prep Day — fill the freezer with soups, sauces, breakfast burritos and other useful things — and then let the ensuing weeks fall where they will.
From Salon ● Sep. 22, 2026
"They go into their practice, they just leave - and I leave myself - feeling so much happier and upbeat."
From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026
The more you complete your self-care tasks, the happier your bird becomes.
From Slate ● Sep. 6, 2026
All Alex could think about was what a very long way down the ground was; then the ground turned to ocean, and that didn’t make her feel happier at all.
From "Nim’s Island" by Wendy Orr
