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Definitions

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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Called Queen by her neighbors, Judit struggles to support her family and find some semblance of happiness in Bäck, a rural Swedish village.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Tencent Video described PetTV as a "24-hour happiness hub specially designed for your furry kids" in a post on social media app WeChat introducing the service last weekend.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

You can follow your happiness or aim for stability, but rarely do we get both in life.

From Salon • Mar. 28, 2026

"The happiness of a father or a mother or a sister shouldn't precede the happiness of a daughter."

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

I think what he is saying is that he’s wanting to protect the rights of every one of us, slave and nonslave alike, to the pursuit of happiness.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.