happiness
noun
hap·pi·ness
ˈha-pē-nəs 
1
a
: a state of well-being and contentment : joy
b
: a pleasurable or satisfying experience
I wish you every happiness in life.
I had the happiness of seeing you—
W. S. Gilbert
W. S. Gilbert3
obsolete
: good fortune : prosperity
all happiness bechance to thee—William Shakespeare
William ShakespeareSynonyms
Examples of happiness in a Sentence
They made a toast to long life and happiness.
her happiness was complete when she got her very own house
Recent Examples on the Web
These hang-ups can hinder their growth and happiness.
—Max Gao, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2024
Peters, who’s currently looking forward to her annual Broadway Barks pet adoption event in August, also credits her two dogs with bringing her happiness.
—Erin Clements, Peoplemag, 4 June 2024
Charles Barrett, 40, snatched away freedom and ability to pursue happiness — citizens’ birthright as outlined in the Constitution — for the women because his actions will reverberate through each victim’s entire life, said one woman, K.G., on Tuesday in downtown Sacramento.
—Ishani Desai, Sacramento Bee, 4 June 2024
Take responsibility for your happiness, and follow through with a pursuit that boosts your morale and enthusiasm.
—Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 30 May 2024
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Max Gao, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2024
Peters, who’s currently looking forward to her annual Broadway Barks pet adoption event in August, also credits her two dogs with bringing her happiness.
—Erin Clements, Peoplemag, 4 June 2024
Charles Barrett, 40, snatched away freedom and ability to pursue happiness — citizens’ birthright as outlined in the Constitution — for the women because his actions will reverberate through each victim’s entire life, said one woman, K.G., on Tuesday in downtown Sacramento.
—Ishani Desai, Sacramento Bee, 4 June 2024
Take responsibility for your happiness, and follow through with a pursuit that boosts your morale and enthusiasm.
—Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 30 May 2024
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“Happiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/happiness. Accessed 8 Jun. 2024.
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happiness
noun
hap·pi·ness
ˈhap-i-nəs
: a state of well-being and contentment : joy
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