Happy
adjective
Feeling or showing pleasure or satisfaction.
I'm so happy that you came to my party.
Often appears as...
- happy with
- happy about
adjective
Having a sense of confidence or satisfaction.
He's happy with his new car.
Often appears as...
- happy with
- happy that
adjective
Willing to do something.
I'd be happy to help.
Often appears as...
- happy to
- happy for
adjective
Fortunate or lucky.
It was a happy coincidence.
Often appears as...
- happy coincidence
- happy chance
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Approving
adjective
Feeling or showing pleasure or satisfaction.
I'm so happy that you came to my party.
Often appears as...
- happy with
- happy about
adjective
Having a sense of confidence or satisfaction.
He's happy with his new car.
Often appears as...
- happy with
- happy that
adjective
Willing to do something.
I'd be happy to help.
Often appears as...
- happy to
- happy for
adjective
Fortunate or lucky.
It was a happy coincidence.
Often appears as...
- happy coincidence
- happy chance
Usage tips
Approving
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional State
Used when expressing a person's mood, usually with emphasis on positivity or joy.
She was so happy to see her friends after a long time.
Pro Tip 2/3Event Reaction
Commonly used to react to events with a positive outcome or to good news.
They were happy to hear the wedding bells.
Pro Tip 3/3Shared Joy
Indicates pleasure or contentment shared with others or because of someone's success.
We're so happy for your academic achievements!
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional State
Used when expressing a person's mood, usually with emphasis on positivity or joy.
She was so happy to see her friends after a long time.
Pro Tip 2/3Event Reaction
Commonly used to react to events with a positive outcome or to good news.
They were happy to hear the wedding bells.
Pro Tip 3/3Shared Joy
Indicates pleasure or contentment shared with others or because of someone's success.
We're so happy for your academic achievements!
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional State
Used when expressing a person's mood, usually with emphasis on positivity or joy.
She was so happy to see her friends after a long time.
Pro Tip 2/3Event Reaction
Commonly used to react to events with a positive outcome or to good news.
They were happy to hear the wedding bells.
Pro Tip 3/3Shared Joy
Indicates pleasure or contentment shared with others or because of someone's success.
We're so happy for your academic achievements!
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The science of...
either hot or iced. Later, the participants read a story about a hypothetical person, and were asked to rate their personality. Those who had held the hot cup of coffee perceived the person in the story as happier, more social, more generous and better-natured than those who had held the cup of iced coffee,
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Would you opt for a life...
By never learning the truth, Betsy is essentially living life in her own personal Experience Machine, a world of happiness that's not based in reality. This love triangle is an extreme example, but it mirrors many of the decisions we make in day to day life.
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Why do we pass gas? -...
make vitamins for us, like vitamin B and K, boost our immune system, and play an important role in gastrointestinal barrier function, motility and the development of various organ systems. Clearly, it's in our best interest to keep these bacteria happy.
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Would winning the...
The wealthy players started patronizing the poorer players and hogging the snacks they were meant to share. But just because a huge influx of cash isn't guaranteed to bring joy into your life doesn't mean that money can never make us happier.
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How to Measure Happiness...
also leads to a limited stress lifestyle across the pond Dane's ranked among the happiest countries in the poll believe they have a right to health care education and a financial safety net at least half of Danes are thriving when it comes to
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How does caffeine keep...
chocolate, caffeine pills, and even beverages labeled decaf. Caffeine helps us feel alert, focused, happy, and energetic, even if we haven't had enough sleep. But it can also raise our blood pressure, and make us feel anxious.
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What game theory teaches...
an economic tension that's what kept the Cold War alive and well not coincidentally life liberty and the pursuit of happiness the only three things for which we will bear any burden and pay any price and fight forever to
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Larry Smith: Why you...
So let's deal with those of you who are trying to find your passion. You actually understand that you really had better do it, never mind the excuses. You're trying to find your passion -- and you're so happy.
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Rethinking infidelity...
But what if passion has a finite shelf life? What if there are things that even a good relationship can never provide? If even happy people cheat, what is it about?
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Saving an Elephant from...
He needs to sedate the elephant, so that the snare can be safely removed. Guys, we are ready. We go help the elephant. This is good. I'm happy now the vet's here.
Video examples
The science of...
either hot or iced. Later, the participants read a story about a hypothetical person, and were asked to rate their personality. Those who had held the hot cup of coffee perceived the person in the story as happier, more social, more generous and better-natured than those who had held the cup of iced coffee,
Video examples
Would you opt for a life...
By never learning the truth, Betsy is essentially living life in her own personal Experience Machine, a world of happiness that's not based in reality. This love triangle is an extreme example, but it mirrors many of the decisions we make in day to day life.
Video examples
Why do we pass gas? -...
make vitamins for us, like vitamin B and K, boost our immune system, and play an important role in gastrointestinal barrier function, motility and the development of various organ systems. Clearly, it's in our best interest to keep these bacteria happy.
Video examples
Would winning the...
The wealthy players started patronizing the poorer players and hogging the snacks they were meant to share. But just because a huge influx of cash isn't guaranteed to bring joy into your life doesn't mean that money can never make us happier.
Video examples
How to Measure Happiness...
also leads to a limited stress lifestyle across the pond Dane's ranked among the happiest countries in the poll believe they have a right to health care education and a financial safety net at least half of Danes are thriving when it comes to
Video examples
How does caffeine keep...
chocolate, caffeine pills, and even beverages labeled decaf. Caffeine helps us feel alert, focused, happy, and energetic, even if we haven't had enough sleep. But it can also raise our blood pressure, and make us feel anxious.
Video examples
What game theory teaches...
an economic tension that's what kept the Cold War alive and well not coincidentally life liberty and the pursuit of happiness the only three things for which we will bear any burden and pay any price and fight forever to
Video examples
Larry Smith: Why you...
So let's deal with those of you who are trying to find your passion. You actually understand that you really had better do it, never mind the excuses. You're trying to find your passion -- and you're so happy.
Video examples
Rethinking infidelity...
But what if passion has a finite shelf life? What if there are things that even a good relationship can never provide? If even happy people cheat, what is it about?
Video examples
Saving an Elephant from...
He needs to sedate the elephant, so that the snare can be safely removed. Guys, we are ready. We go help the elephant. This is good. I'm happy now the vet's here.
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Mary J. Blige
American Musician
When you know what pain is, and when you have to make a choice, you learn that it is a decision. People think it's a fairytale thing, love and happiness, but you have to work hard. And then - you feel it deeply.
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Henry David Thoreau
American Author
There is no value in life except what you choose to place upon it and no happiness in any place except what you bring to it yourself.
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Albert Schweitzer
German Theologian
Life becomes harder for us when we live for others, but it also becomes richer and happier.
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Tom Holland
English Actor
If I can bring happiness to people all around the world, then I will try my best to do so.
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Alexander Pope
English Poet
How happy is the blameless vestal's lot? The world forgetting, by the world forgot.
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Leonardo da Vinci
Italian Artist
As a well-spent day brings happy sleep, so a life well spent brings happy death.
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H. Jackson Brown, Jr.
American Author
Love is when the other person's happiness is more important than your own.
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John C. Maxwell
American Clergyman
Family and friendships are two of the greatest facilitators of happiness.
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Victor Hugo
French Author
Life's greatest happiness is to be convinced we are loved.
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Viola Davis
American Actress
I definitely have a happy marriage and family life.
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Mary J. Blige
American Musician
When you know what pain is, and when you have to make a choice, you learn that it is a decision. People think it's a fairytale thing, love and happiness, but you have to work hard. And then - you feel it deeply.
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Henry David Thoreau
American Author
There is no value in life except what you choose to place upon it and no happiness in any place except what you bring to it yourself.
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Albert Schweitzer
German Theologian
Life becomes harder for us when we live for others, but it also becomes richer and happier.
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Tom Holland
English Actor
If I can bring happiness to people all around the world, then I will try my best to do so.
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Alexander Pope
English Poet
How happy is the blameless vestal's lot? The world forgetting, by the world forgot.
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Leonardo da Vinci
Italian Artist
As a well-spent day brings happy sleep, so a life well spent brings happy death.
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H. Jackson Brown, Jr.
American Author
Love is when the other person's happiness is more important than your own.
Quote examples
John C. Maxwell
American Clergyman
Family and friendships are two of the greatest facilitators of happiness.
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Victor Hugo
French Author
Life's greatest happiness is to be convinced we are loved.
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Viola Davis
American Actress
I definitely have a happy marriage and family life.
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