Definitions for happy
ˈhæp ihap·py

Princeton's WordNet(4.00 / 3 votes)Rate this definition:

1. happyadjective

   enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

   "a happy smile"; "spent many happy days on the beach"; "a happy marriage"

2. felicitous, happyadjective

   marked by good fortune

   "a felicitous life"; "a happy outcome"

3. glad, happyadjective

   eagerly disposed to act or to be of service

   "glad to help"

4. happy, well-chosenadjective

   well expressed and to the point

   "a happy turn of phrase"; "a few well-chosen words"

Wiktionary(4.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition:

1. happyadjective

   Experiencing the effect of favourable fortune; having the feeling arising from the consciousness of well-being or of enjoyment; enjoying good of any kind, as peace, tranquillity, comfort; contented; joyous.

2. happyadjective

   Favored by luck or fortune; lucky.

3. happyadjective

   Dexterous; ready; apt; felicitous.

4. happyadjective

   Content, satisfied (with or to do something); having no objection (to something).

5. Etymology: From hap + -y

Webster Dictionary(4.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition:

1. Happy

   favored by hap, luck, or fortune; lucky; fortunate; successful; prosperous; satisfying desire; as, a happy expedient; a happy effort; a happy venture; a happy omen

2. Happy

   experiencing the effect of favorable fortune; having the feeling arising from the consciousness of well-being or of enjoyment; enjoying good of any kind, as peace, tranquillity, comfort; contented; joyous; as, happy hours, happy thoughts

3. Happy

   dexterous; ready; apt; felicitous

4. Etymology: [From Hap chance.]

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Happy

   hap′i, adj. lucky, successful: possessing or enjoying pleasure or good: secure of good: furnishing enjoyment: dexterous, apt, felicitous.—v.t. (Shak.) to make happy.—v.t. Happ′ify, to make happy.—adv. Happ′ily.—n. Happ′iness.—adj. Happ′y-go-luck′y, easy-going: taking things as they come.—adv. in any way one pleases.—Happy despatch, a euphemism for the Hara-kiri (q.v.). [Hap.]

Editors Contribution(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. happy

   To feel gratitude, joy and content with life.

   It's a gift to feel happy with life, we choose this for every animal and human being on this earth.

   Submitted by MaryC on March 25, 2020  

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British National Corpus

1. Spoken Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'happy' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #952

2. Written Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'happy' in Written Corpus Frequency: #503

3. Adjectives Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'happy' in Adjectives Frequency: #88

How to pronounce happy?

1. Alex

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   David

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   Mark

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   Daniel

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   Libby

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   Mia

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   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

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   Veena

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   Priya

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   Neerja

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   Zira

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   Oliver

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   Wendy

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   Fred

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   Tessa

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How to say happy in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of happy in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of happy in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

Examples of happy in a Sentence

1. Donald Trump:

   Justin has agreed to cut all tariffs, all trade barriers between Canada and the United States, so I'm very happy.

2. Christina Pacala:

   Riley is a smart, happy, and very energetic child, she loves playing with blocks and baby dolls, listening to music, and signing bedtime stories with her father each night.We're excited to be able to share our journey, and hope to help people understand that deaf kids can do absolutely anything.

3. Ramona Singer:

   Well my divorce was finally finalized in the fall, and I’m very happy because it really went well for me, i had two five month relationships, one right after the other, and I thought… what am I doing? Why am I getting myself into an exclusive relationship? I’ve been married for so long, over 20 years, just you know, go out there and enjoy yourself.

4. Ramana Pemmaraju:

   Only two unhappy people can be happy with each other, because they are dependent on the 'other' for happiness. Only an INDIVIDUAL relishes in his own presence, the 'other' is a hindrance to his freedom. He doesn't fit with the society, he stands out from the mediocre, he lives in 'totality' and celebrates in aloneness.

5. Rafael Nadal:

   Last week had been important for me. I played three matches, I won three matches. I won a title, it's always beautiful, and I think I am doing better and better. You never know what's going on, but I'm happy if you tell me I'm going to be in this position one month ago, of course without a doubt I would sign the paper (smiling).Visit CNN.com/sport for more news, features, and videosNadal celebrates after winning against Giron.{.

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