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happiness
[ hap-ee-nis ]
noun
- the quality or state of being happy.
Synonyms: , , , , , , ,
Antonyms:
- good fortune; pleasure; contentment; joy.
Synonyms: , , , , , , ,
Other Word Forms
- v·p·Ա noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of happiness1
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Example Sentences
She says the grants are for "causes that will bring joy, happiness and support to children... Elsie wouldn't want it any other way".
"Mum has lived an incredible life, full of love and happiness," Mr Sorbie said.
The inability to play this season because of a right knee injury he had to manage has not lessened Leonard’s happiness for basketball.
It adds: "Marketers must not suggest that happiness or wellbeing depends on conforming to a particular body shape or physical appearance."
Mirroring these patterns, World Happiness Report 2024 also highlighted a decline in the US happiness ranking, largely driven by a drop in wellbeing in the young adult age group.
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