1
as in joy
a feeling or state of well-being and contentment
her happiness was complete when she got her very own house
2
as in contentment
the feeling experienced when one's wishes are met
finally found true happiness as a doctor in a poor rural area
3
as in fitness
the quality or state of being especially suitable or fitting
the striking happiness of the phrase "fatal attraction" as the title for an erotic thriller
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Merriam-Webster unabridged
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