happiness
noun
hap·pi·ness
ˈha-pē-nəs 
1
a
: a state of well-being and contentment : joy
b
: a pleasurable or satisfying experience
I wish you every happiness in life.
I had the happiness of seeing you—
W. S. Gilbert
W. S. Gilbert3
obsolete
: good fortune : prosperity
All happiness bechance to thee …—William Shakespeare
William ShakespeareExamples of happiness in a Sentence
They made a toast to long life and happiness.
her happiness was complete when she got her very own house
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The bright orange cosmos flowers symbolize liberty, while the light blue morning glory symbolizes happiness.
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Jessica Weiss, CNBC, 20 Dec. 2025
The bright orange cosmos flowers symbolize liberty, while the light blue morning glory symbolizes happiness.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Dec. 2025
What foundation facilitates your growth and happiness?
—Usa Today, USA Today, 19 Dec. 2025
Some shout with happiness or jump up and down.
—Lisa Hughes, CBS News, 19 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for happiness
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“Happiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/happiness. Accessed 28 Dec. 2025.
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happiness
noun
hap·pi·ness
ˈhap-i-nəs
: a state of well-being and contentment : joy
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