Entry Word: happy

Function: adjective

Meaning: 1 coming or happening by good luck especially unexpectedly <a happy discovery, finding the letter that would prove her innocence> — see fortunate 1
2 experiencing pleasure, satisfaction, or delight <made bread for the first time and was happy with the tasty result> — see glad 1
3 feeling that oneʼs needs or desires have been met <has been much happier ever since she moved> — see content
4 having good luck <the happy person who is both appreciated and rewarded for all his hard work> — see lucky 1
5 meeting the requirements of a purpose or situation <gave us the happy advice to limit our luggage to what we could carry on board> — see fit 1