Cool MateHappy
UK /["/ˈhæpi/"]/US /["/ˈhæpi/"]/
Definition
feeling or showing pleasure; pleased
In simple words: Feeling or showing joy or pleasure.
Examples
- 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.
Usage notes
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!
Collocations
- appear
- be
- feel
- extremely
- fairly
- very
- about
- for
- with
- be
- seem
- extremely
- fairly
- very
Synonyms
- fortunate
Antonyms
- sad
- unhappy
- miserable
Common mistakes
- 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'.