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Definition of happy

happy

/ˈhæp.i/
hap · py
Adverb:happily
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1

Feeling or showing pleasure, joy, or contentment.

Example

"The children were happy to spend the entire afternoon playing in the park."

2

Willing and ready to do something, without reluctance.

Example

"Our customer service team will be happy to assist you with your inquiry."

3

Satisfied that something is good, accurate, or right; not anxious or dissatisfied.

Example

"The editor was still not completely happy with the concluding paragraph of the essay."

4

Fortunate, convenient, or Marked by good luck and favorable circumstances.

Example

"By a happy coincidence, we booked rooms at the exact same hotel in Rome."

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• Rhymes for happy

• Nearby Words

happenstance
happily
happiness
happy
haptic
haptics
haram

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the late 14th century, the word derives from the Middle English noun 'hap' (meaning chance or good fortune, borrowed from Old Norse 'happ') combined with the suffix '-y'. Originally meaning 'fortunate' or 'lucky', its primary sense shifted to 'feeling pleasure or contentment' during the 16th century.

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Happy. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/happy
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