Cool MateMeaning of Happy
In simple words: Feeling or showing joy or pleasure.
Happy in a sentence
- She was happy to receive the news about her promotion.
- The children were happy playing in the park.
- Happy moments are often the ones we remember the most.
- He felt happy when he won the competition.
How to use Happy
Used to describe a positive emotional state. Appropriate in most contexts, but can feel less formal in serious situations.
Grammar pattern
standalone adjective
Memory hint
Think of 'hippo' - a happy hippo is a joyful sight!
Related words
Synonyms for Happy
Common mistakes with Happy
- Confused with 'content' which is a calmer form of happiness.
- Using 'happy' to describe things that are not feelings, like 'a happy table'.
- Saying 'more happy' instead of 'happier'.
Happy appears in
Happy in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
سعيد
الشعور أو إظهار الفرح أو المتعة.
- Bengaliবাংলা
Happy
খুশি বা আনন্দিত বোধ করা।
- GermanDeutsch
Glücklich
Freude oder Vergnügen empfinden oder zeigen.
- SpanishEspañol
Feliz
Sentir o mostrar alegría o placer.
- Persianفارسی
خوشحال
احساس شادی یا لذت.
- FrenchFrançais
Heureux
Qui ressent de la joie ou du plaisir.
- Hindiहिन्दी
खुश
खुशी या आनंद महसूस करना या दिखाना।
- ItalianItaliano
Felice
Che prova gioia o piacere.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Feliz
Sentindo ou mostrando alegria ou prazer.
- RussianРусский
Счастливый
Чувствующий или выражающий радость или удовольствие.
- Urduاردو
Happy
Feeling or showing joy or pleasure.
- Chinese中文
快乐
感到或表现出快乐或愉悦。
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Frequently asked questions about Happy
What does Happy mean?
Feeling or showing joy or pleasure.
What is the definition of Happy?
feeling or showing pleasure; pleased
How do you use Happy in a sentence?
She was happy to receive the news about her promotion.
Can you give another example of Happy?
The children were happy playing in the park.
What are synonyms for Happy?
Common alternatives include fortunate.
What is the opposite of Happy?
Opposite meanings include sad, unhappy, miserable.
What words go with Happy?
It commonly pairs with appear, be, feel, extremely, fairly, very, about, for, with, be, seem, extremely, fairly, very.
What are common mistakes when using Happy?
Confused with 'content' which is a calmer form of happiness. Using 'happy' to describe things that are not feelings, like 'a happy table'. Saying 'more happy' instead of 'happier'.
How do you pronounce Happy?
US: /["/ˈhæpi/"]/, UK: /["/ˈhæpi/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Happy?
Used to describe a positive emotional state. Appropriate in most contexts, but can feel less formal in serious situations.
What CEFR level is Happy?
"Happy" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.