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happiness

[ hap-ee-nis ]

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noun

the quality or state of being happy.
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Antonyms:
good fortune; pleasure; contentment; joy.
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Other Word Forms

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Word History and Origins

Origin of happiness¹

First recorded in 1520–30; happy + -ness

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How does happiness compare to similar and commonly confused words? Explore the most common comparisons:

happiness vs. contentment

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Synonym Study

Happiness, bliss, contentment, felicity imply an active or passive state of pleasure or pleasurable satisfaction. Happiness results from the possession or attainment of what one considers good: the happiness of visiting one's family. Bliss is unalloyed happiness or supreme delight: the bliss of perfect companionship. Contentment is a peaceful kind of happiness in which one rests without desires, even though every wish may not have been gratified: contentment in one's surroundings. Felicity is a formal word for happiness of an especially fortunate or intense kind: to wish a young couple felicity in life.

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It’s about bringing happiness to others through food—there’s nothing more rewarding than that.

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Yet sex with a trusted partner has specifically been linked to happiness and improved mental health outcomes.

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She says the grants are for "causes that will bring joy, happiness and support to children... Elsie wouldn't want it any other way".

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"Mum has lived an incredible life, full of love and happiness," Mr Sorbie said.

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The inability to play this season because of a right knee injury he had to manage has not lessened Leonard’s happiness for basketball.

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