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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David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 11 Jan. 2026
That’s just where the happiness comes from.
—Charlotte Observer, 11 Jan. 2026
First and foremost, his family gave him immense happiness.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 11 Jan. 2026
Pleasure, happiness and more sweet interactions have likely taken place.
—Kyle Thomas, PEOPLE, 11 Jan. 2026
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 14 Jan. 2026.
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happiness
noun
hap·pi·ness
ˈhap-i-nəs
: a state of well-being and contentment : joy
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