happinessnoun [ U ]
uk/ˈhæp.i.nəs/us/ˈhæp.i.nəs/B1 the feeling of being happy:
It was only later in life that she found happiness and peace of mind.
formal Will you join me in wishing the bride and groom every happiness?
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- All she needed to complete her happiness was a baby.
- I've always believed that happiness counts more than money.
- Elaine depends upon Bob completely for her happiness.
- What is your idea of perfect happiness?
- She's brought us so much happiness over the years.
Thesaurus: synonyms and related words
Pleasure and happiness
- abandon
- afterglow
- bed
- bed of roses idiom
- bliss
- delirium
- exaltation
- exult
- feast
- felicity
- fulfilment
- fun
- gaiety
- goody
- joy
- joyful
- joyous
- jubilation
- mirth
- savour
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