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 lucky
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 fortunate
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
Not everyone wants to be go-go-go, and a trip that allows people to split off or recharge will keep the whole group happier.
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Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 30 Mar. 2026
Mary Morgan, an organizer of the Wauconda rally, said people were happy getting to know there were feelings of displeasure with current events in a community that is known to be more conservative and Republican.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
The Iranians were apparently very happy with the missiles the North Koreans provided them, and, following the earlier precedent of the Scud C factory, contracted with Pyongyang to build a No Dong facility in Iran.
—Benjamin Weinthal, FOXNews.com, 30 Mar. 2026
Holder, whom Glover has pointed to as a mentor, is happy to live vicariously through Glover’s generation of Black astronauts.
—Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2026
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Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 30 Mar. 2026
Mary Morgan, an organizer of the Wauconda rally, said people were happy getting to know there were feelings of displeasure with current events in a community that is known to be more conservative and Republican.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
The Iranians were apparently very happy with the missiles the North Koreans provided them, and, following the earlier precedent of the Scud C factory, contracted with Pyongyang to build a No Dong facility in Iran.
—Benjamin Weinthal, FOXNews.com, 30 Mar. 2026
Holder, whom Glover has pointed to as a mentor, is happy to live vicariously through Glover’s generation of Black astronauts.
—Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for happy
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While some fans seem delighted by the relationship between the two elite athletes, the high-profile duo has also faced a series of complaints.—
Tyler Erzberger,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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Schiaparelli never failed to seek out—or be delighted by—the shock of the new.—
Laird Borrelli-Persson,
Vogue,
28 Mar. 2026
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Your 3rd House of Information and your 11th House of Community are both boosted by the Moon’s trine to lucky Jupiter.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
4 Apr. 2026
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John, lucky in everything, had received the enhancing admixture of dark, French Mediterranean, Bouvier blood.—
Jeffrey Eugenides,
New Yorker,
4 Apr. 2026
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Schumaker was more than satisfied with Rocker’s performance.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Apr. 2026
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This president is never satisfied.—
Leonard Greene,
New York Daily News,
4 Apr. 2026
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One risk too many in what had seemed the most fortunate of lives.—
Jeffrey Eugenides,
New Yorker,
4 Apr. 2026
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In their next at-bat, the Padres took advantage of another fortunate ball hit in the air and tied the game.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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Parents, guardians, aunts and uncles don't have time to read every book on the shelf while trying to pick something for the young reader in their life, so here are some simple ways to determine if a book is suitable for that child.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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One way to make sure your hydrangeas look their loveliest is to plant them alongside suitable companion plants.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Apr. 2026
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There's a reason why everyone is so obsessed with cottage cheese and Greek yogurt these days.—
Kirsten Nunez,
Martha Stewart,
15 Mar. 2026
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When Jersey Shore debuted on MTV in 2009, DiCaprio wasn't the only viewer who became obsessed.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Mar. 2026
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Many customers seem pleased with the customer service, the quality of the installation and the professionalism of the crew assigned to their project.—
Dan Simms,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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And RadarOnline is reporting Markle was not pleased.—
StyleCaster Editors,
StyleCaster,
2 Apr. 2026
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Given that three of the Red Sox’ previous five balls in play had an exit velocity of 107 mph or greater and a left-handed batter was coming to the plate, it could also be argued pretty convincingly that inserting lefty Wandy Peralta was appropriate.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
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Your local garden center should have an appropriate mix available.—
Tim Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Happy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/happy. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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