English · Adjectives
happy
/ˈhæpi/
[/ˈhæpi/]
feeling joy
Beginneradjective
Definition
Feeling or showing pleasure, contentment, or joy.
Example
She felt truly happy when she saw all her old friends at the surprise party.
She felt truly happy when she saw all her old friends at the surprise party.
Etymology
From 'hap' (luck, chance), of Old Norse origin, plus '-y'.
How & Where It’s Used
One of the most common emotion words; opposite of 'sad'.