Synonyms for

Happy

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

Synonyms & similar words

glad felicitous wellchosen unhappy

Synonyms by register

Formal

content pleased elated joyful

Informal

glad chuffed overjoyed thrilled

Literary

blithe jocund gleeful

Antonyms

sad unhappy miserable sorrowful dejected gloomy downcast

Common collocations

  • very happy
  • happy to help
  • happy ending
  • happy birthday
  • happy place
  • happy hour
  • happy family

Word family

noun happiness
adjective happy
adverb happily

Usage note

Happy generally describes a feeling of pleasure or contentment. It's a versatile word used in many contexts, from personal emotions to describing events.

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