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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3
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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4
as in lucky
having good luck
the happy person who is both appreciated and rewarded for all his hard work
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5
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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a happy ending
a happy birthday
a happy marriage
happy memories
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Recent Examples of happy
Scottsdale also ranked among the happiest cities to live in two years running.
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Shelby Slade, AZCentral.com, 14 July 2025
There are four key stakeholder groups that college presidents must keep happy: students, faculty, donors, and the board of trustees.
—Matthew Scogin, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
That’s why the happiest couples take a few minutes to unwind alone after the workday ends.
—Mark Travers, CNBC, 13 July 2025
Though Disneyland was well maintained and marketed as relentlessly happy, conditions in some neighborhoods close to the park were blighted.
—Michael Slaten, Oc Register, 13 July 2025
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Shelby Slade, AZCentral.com, 14 July 2025
There are four key stakeholder groups that college presidents must keep happy: students, faculty, donors, and the board of trustees.
—Matthew Scogin, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
That’s why the happiest couples take a few minutes to unwind alone after the workday ends.
—Mark Travers, CNBC, 13 July 2025
Though Disneyland was well maintained and marketed as relentlessly happy, conditions in some neighborhoods close to the park were blighted.
—Michael Slaten, Oc Register, 13 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for happy
Adjective
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Art, expanding beyond rice pudding, delighted in making the garum from scratch, showing a flair for rotten fish.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 July 2025
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Happy workers create a delicious masterpiece for each delighted customer.—
Kari Barnett,
Sun Sentinel,
15 July 2025
Adjective
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Other projects, however, might not be so fortunate.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
26 July 2025
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Meche was in a very fortunate situation financially.—
Jayson Jenks,
New York Times,
25 July 2025
Adjective
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Among the 71% who use an advisor, only a third are completely satisfied with their advisor’s performance in the last year, according to the Forbes Research 2025 High Net Worth Survey, which was fielded between April and May.—
Forbes Research,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Trump isn’t satisfied with some of the draft agreements on trade, White House National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett said on ABC News Sunday.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
13 July 2025
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So by any measure, most of us in this country—especially rock stars like me—are very lucky.—
Amanda Castro
Gabe Whisnant
Anna Commander
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 July 2025
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The lucky California ticket was sold at Specialty Tobacco Outlet in San Bruno, which is about a 10-mile drive south from San Francisco.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
22 July 2025
Adjective
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This content is not, nor is intended to be, trading or investment advice or a recommendation that any investment product or strategy is suitable for any person.—
JJ Kinahan,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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Responses are for informational purposes only and individuals should consider whether any general recommendation in these responses are suitable for their particular circumstances based on investment objectives, financial situation and needs.—
Steve Hruby,
The Enquirer,
15 July 2025
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As Van Helsing, Titus Welliver gives a commanding, dead-eyed and stern performance while Brady Hepner as older son Max curries our sympathies for having to endure the tyranny of an obsessed father.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
10 July 2025
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Jessica cannot help but become obsessed with her, comparing herself to her and over-analyzing what went wrong.—
Dana Feldman,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
Adjective
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Bad guests consider every horizontal surface to be an appropriate trash receptacle.—
Dev Patnaik,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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The guidance encourages agencies to explore alternatives such as artificial intelligence and machine translation where minimal assistance in other languages remains appropriate.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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Many tourism leaders in gateway towns near them are worried tourists will start going elsewhere if the park experience or its environment gets eroded.—
Kirk Siegler,
NPR,
24 July 2025
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As an interior and environment appropriations bill makes its way through Congress, activists are worried about its impacts, including on coal ash regulations.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
23 July 2025
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“Happy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/happy. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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