happiness

noun

ˈha-pē-nəs How to pronounce happiness (audio)
Definition of happinessnext
1
as in joy
a feeling or state of well-being and contentment her happiness was complete when she got her very own house

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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

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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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Recent Examples of happiness Additional studies cited by WalletHub reported that earning more than $75,000 a year does not lead to greater happiness. — Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026 Yet winning something has not been the gateway to overwhelming happiness. — David Ornstein, New York Times, 30 July 2026 Meanwhile, Ikea says its in-house customer happiness score is now 89%, up from 60% prior to Billie’s rollout. — Claire Zillman, Fortune, 30 July 2026 Tension between your social circle and your romantic or creative life could clarify who genuinely supports you and your happiness. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 27 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for happiness
Recent Examples of Synonyms for happiness
  1. joy
  2. contentment
  3. fitness
  4. bliss
  5. enjoyment
  6. relevance
  7. satisfaction
  8. usefulness
Noun
  • But of course, that ability to travel with ease—and joy—comes with a foolproof list of travel accessories to make the journey as smooth as humanly possible.
    — Alexandra Domrongchai, Travel + Leisure, 8 Aug. 2026
  • The joys and thrill of the FIFA World Cup may have come to a close last month, but the passion and camaraderie developed through soccer don’t have to end.
    — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of joy
Noun
  • While there’s no direct translation in English, this cornerstone of Danish culture describes a feeling of coziness and contentment.
    — Yerin Kim, InStyle, 27 July 2026
  • But do all this with the knowledge of what brings you contentment—and start charting your course now.
    — Scott Snider, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
Definition of contentment
Noun
  • Beyond golf, club amenities include dining venues, a fitness and wellness center, three tennis courts, four pickleball courts and a junior Olympic-size swimming pool with cabanas and a hot tub.
    — Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Aug. 2026
  • New additions include Target, Life Time fitness, In-N-Out, Parlor Doughnuts, Kura Sushi and others.
    — Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of fitness
Noun
  • Their bliss never wavered, as the couple got married in 2021 and welcomed their twins Cooper and Maya three years later.
    — Adrianne Reece, InStyle, 28 July 2026
  • Host Cristi, whose dad built the house himself, welcomed us and showed us around the property before leaving us to enjoy the bliss of the place.
    — Alessia Armenise, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 July 2026
Definition of bliss
Noun
  • Indeed, some might suggest that asset protection planning is the science or art of separating clients from their assets while still allowing those clients the beneficial use and enjoyment of those assets.
    — Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The lawsuit requests damages of $10 million for past and future physical injuries, pain and suffering, emotional distress, and loss of enjoyment of life.
    — Madison Lambert, NBC news, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of enjoyment
Noun
  • In addition, the relevance of cell and animal studies depends on the dose, route of exposure, duration and how closely the study conditions reflect real-world use, said Mike Gruber, interim CEO for the Household & Commercial Products Association.
    — Sandee LaMotte, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026
  • That structure makes coordination difficult, even with the Derby, Preakness and Belmont dependent on one another to preserve national relevance of the Triple Crown, the sports’ most recognizable product.
    — Nicole Kraft, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of relevance
Noun
  • Real Madrid's friendly against Fiorentina ended in a 2-2 draw, with coach Jose Mourinho expressing satisfaction despite the result.
    — Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • There’s also an employee-satisfaction element to Ikea’s program.
    — Claire Zillman, Fortune, 30 July 2026
Definition of satisfaction
Noun
  • Once a measure becomes the target, its usefulness rapidly declines because people change their behavior to improve the score.
    — Michael Edmondson, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Chiron turns retrograde in your 6th House of Work and Wellness, stirring old sensitivity around productivity, usefulness, or the pressure to keep pushing when your system is clearly asking for adjustment.
    — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Aug. 2026
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