1
as in delighted
experiencing pleasure, satisfaction, or delight
made bread for the first time and was happy with the tasty result
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2
as in fortunate
coming or happening by good luck especially unexpectedly
a happy discovery, finding the letter that would prove her innocence
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as in satisfied
feeling that one's needs or desires have been met
has been much happier ever since she moved
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as in lucky
having good luck
the happy person who is both appreciated and rewarded for all his hard work
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as in suitable
meeting the requirements of a purpose or situation
the wine was a happy complement to such a fine meal
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as in obsessed
having extreme or relentless concern
poll-happy pundits just care about which political candidate is winning, and never about the issues
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Recent Examples of happy
Guests including Emma Chamberlain, rarely seen without eyewear, were happy to play along with the theme.
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Alex Wynne, Footwear News, 1 Oct. 2025
Baskets Krysten Ledet, the founder of Krysten Ledet Interiors in Lafayette, Louisiana, is always happy to stock up on storage baskets while at Michaels.
—Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 1 Oct. 2025
So don’t wait for something to happen in order to feel happy now.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Oct. 2025
Senate Majority Leader John Thune has said Republicans are happy to discuss the health care issue with Democrats — but not as part of talks to keep the government open.
—Mary Clare Jalonick, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025
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Alex Wynne, Footwear News, 1 Oct. 2025
Baskets Krysten Ledet, the founder of Krysten Ledet Interiors in Lafayette, Louisiana, is always happy to stock up on storage baskets while at Michaels.
—Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 1 Oct. 2025
So don’t wait for something to happen in order to feel happy now.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Oct. 2025
Senate Majority Leader John Thune has said Republicans are happy to discuss the health care issue with Democrats — but not as part of talks to keep the government open.
—Mary Clare Jalonick, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for happy
Adjective
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Minnesota Wild players, who parked in the players’ garage just off the road temporarily dubbed W 97th Street, are delighted to see their comrade for effectively the next nine years.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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Vance is delighted to hear Carr is in critical condition.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
25 Sep. 2025
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Lammens was perhaps fortunate to escape sanction then (Stuart Atwell booked the forward for diving), but this was a valuable occasion ahead of tougher tests, beginning at Anfield.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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The Rams were fortunate to make a stop on defense, get the ball back, and score a field goal to send the game into overtime.—
Jordan Sigler,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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Increase Protein Protein is satiating, providing a satisfied feeling of fullness that can decrease your appetite.—
Megan Nunn,
Verywell Health,
29 Sep. 2025
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The Philadelphia Eagles defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 31-25 in Week 4, but not everyone seemed satisfied after the game.—
Josh Buckhalter,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Here are luckiest numbers, places to play Did anyone win Powerball last night, October 4, 2025?—
Chris Sims,
IndyStar,
5 Oct. 2025
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The lucky ticket was sold at a MAPCO service station in Waynesville, which is about a 30-mile drive west from Asheville.—
Don Sweeney,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Oct. 2025
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As comedians from Bill Burr to Kevin Hart were slammed for performing at Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh Comedy Festival, Dave Chappelle said the Middle Eastern nation is actually more suitable for stand-up than the United States.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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Garlic from the grocery store is not suitable for growing.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Oct. 2025
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But the irony is that the fictional worlds I was most obsessed with had no place for me either.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
24 Sep. 2025
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In Mysterious Skin, 1980s Kansas teenager Neil (Gordon-Levitt) becomes a hustler, and Brian (Brady Corbet) becomes obsessed with UFOs, years after playing on the same little league team and experiencing a mutual childhood trauma, during which Brian is convinced they were abducted by aliens.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
18 Sep. 2025
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Amorim was pleased his team negotiated that closing period with maturity.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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And Halford was pleased by how well his vocals meshed with Osbourne’s when they were added.—
Gary Graff,
Billboard,
4 Oct. 2025
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The agency later stated the animal was in good health, stress-free and receiving appropriate care from her handlers.—
Lillian Metzmeier,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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And, restoring and maintaining the health of Florida’s 1,100 springs will require further study to tailor appropriate interventions to each one.—
Christopher F. Meindl,
The Conversation,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Happy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/happy. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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