happy for

phrase

: to be glad about (someone's luck or accomplishment)
It's great that he won the scholarship. I'm very happy for him.

Examples of happy for in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
If Chelsea are happy for Arsenal to have the ball, who are the best options to play incisive forward passes and then who has the awareness and physical capacity to cover the wide areas from central midfield? Thom Harris, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026 Getting a kids basketball set is a great way to keep them active and happy for a long time. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 24 Aug. 2026 When someone has a big moment, like closing a deal, hitting a milestone, or getting promoted, people are truly happy for each other. Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 12 Aug. 2026 For now, bitcoin and crypto traders are sounding increasingly happy for the price to remain flat, provided there isn’t another major decline. Billy Bambrough, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for happy for

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Happy for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/happy%20for. Accessed 13 Sep. 2026.

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster