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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While Spider-Man and the X-Men both enjoyed some success in their early 2000 movies, Fantastic Four fans were not as fortunate, with a pair of joke-heavy movies released in 2005 and 2007 to mostly poor reviews, and a disastrous 2015 reboot that made the first two shine in comparison.—
Oliver Staley,
Time,
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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Italy haven’t had a straightforward journey here and can count themselves lucky to make the knockouts after winning just one game in the group stage, which was rounded off with a 3-1 loss to Spain.—
Oli Gamp,
New York Times,
22 July 2025
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Blair has the best mommy in the world and is so lucky to have you.—
Jordana Comiter,
People.com,
22 July 2025
Adjective
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Near And Far The Near Field Mode is suitable for use at a computer desk where spatial accuracy and proximity immersion are essential.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
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In June, The Athletic explained whether Watkins was suitable for United or not.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
30 July 2025
Adjective
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Thompson is joined by The Affair’s Ruth Wilson, who plays Sarah Tucker, a woman who becomes obsessed with finding a missing child in the aftermath of a suburban house explosion.—
Dave Nemetz,
TVLine,
29 July 2025
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Internet users have become so obsessed with her, and the appeal has even helped her get adopted.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 July 2025
Adjective
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King, a House member of 12 years, said both the tenor and the substance of Thompson's remarks were appropriate for the moment.—
John C. Moritz,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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The law is meant to preserve a person's civil liberties as much as possible and that the treatment provided is appropriate to the person's needs.—
Natalie Eilbert,
jsonline.com,
29 July 2025
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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 6 Aug. 2025.
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