happier

Example Sentences

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“He did it in summertime, so by the time he showed up he was covered in dust and dirt. He couldn’t be happier to make it to Mel’s and get a burger.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

“I couldn’t be happier with how it is — the colors, how vibrant it is and what it represents to me,” the principal said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026

"I would have been even happier if nothing would have happened, but you know, in this situation I'm very happy that I survived and I can talk," he said.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

While many of the tracks here reveal the musician’s characteristic intensity, it is a happier and more joyful sound.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

She was beaming, happier than I’d seen her in weeks.

From "Maybe He Just Likes You" by Barbara Dee