Synonyms for

Happiness

Verb / ˈhæpi:nʌs / Another word for happiness — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The state of being happy; experiencing pleasure, contentment, or joy.

Synonyms & similar words

sadness felicity unhappiness joy bliss delight ecstasy euphoria exhilaration glee jubilation merriment pleasure satisfaction contentment cheerfulness mirth enjoyment felicity well-being elation

Synonyms by register

Formal

felicity contentment well-being joyfulness

Informal

joy cheer glee bliss

Literary

beatitude ecstasy rapture

Antonyms

sadness misery unhappiness sorrow grief despair melancholy

Common collocations

  • pure happiness
  • sheer happiness
  • lasting happiness
  • find happiness
  • seek happiness
  • share happiness
  • moment of happiness

Word family

noun happiness
verb please
adjective happy
adverb happily

Usage note

Happiness often refers to a state of contentment or joy. While 'happy' is the most common adjective, 'felicitous' can be used in more formal contexts to describe something that is well-chosen or apt, sometimes related to good fortune.

Example sentences

  1. I feel happiness when I am with my family.
  2. The happiness I feel when I eat ice cream is indescribable.
  3. Happiness is contagious, so spread it around!
  4. She found happiness in the little things in life.
  5. The happiness on his face was evident to everyone in the room.

Quotes

  • The greatest happiness you can have is knowing that you do not necessarily require happiness. - William Saroyan
  • Happiness cannot be traveled to, owned, earned, or worn. It is the spiritual experience of living every minute with love, grace & gratitude. - Denis Waitley
  • Happiness is a warm puppy. - Charles M. Schulz

Try these popular words

the and that for you with was this are have not from

Practice

Play the Word Synonyms game · Choose level (start near 1)

Worksheets

Grade 4 · Grade 5 · Grade 6

Topics

Guides

Explore more words