happy
adjective
Definitions of happy adjective
emotion
- A1
Experiencing or expressing joy, contentment, or pleasure.
They shared a happy marriage, filled with love and mutual respect.
She seemed genuinely happy at the surprise party.
Many people believe that their school days were the happiest time of their lives.
expression
- A1Before noun
Used to convey good wishes on special occasions, expressing joy.
Happy birthday to you!
Happy Anniversary to the lovely couple!
Wishing you a Happy New Year!
fortune
- Before noun
Characterized by good fortune; fortunate or lucky.
It was a happy coincidence that we both ended up attending the same conference.
quality
- literary
Well-chosen or suitable, especially in a particular context.
His speech was not a happy choice of words, considering the sensitivity of the matter.
Idioms
- the happy event
The birth of a child, often used to refer to a long-awaited and joyous occasion.
• They are preparing for the happy event that is soon to come.
- the happy day
Refers to the wedding day or the wedding ceremony.
• They have finally decided on the happy day for their wedding.
- not be a happy camper
To be displeased or dissatisfied with a situation.
• He was not a happy camper when he found out his promotion had been cancelled.