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Happiness
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Simple meaning
What does Happiness mean?
Happiness means a feeling of joy.
Dictionary definition
A feeling of joy, pleasure, or contentment.
Example sentences
Happiness in a sentence
easy
The surprise brought happiness to the room.
medium
Helping others can create a strong feeling of happiness.
hard
The poem describes happiness as a quiet feeling that grows through small kind moments.
Synonyms
Words like Happiness
joyA strong feeling of happiness.
gladnessThe state of feeling glad.
contentmentA calm feeling of satisfaction.
Antonyms
Opposite words
sadnessA feeling of unhappiness.
unhappinessThe state of not feeling happy.
Word family
Happiness word family
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Quick practice
Try Happiness
Practice 1
What does happiness mean?
Happiness is a positive feeling of joy or contentment.
Practice 2
Which word is an antonym of happiness?
Sadness is the opposite of happiness.
Practice 3
Which sentence uses happiness correctly?
Happiness fits a sentence about a feeling.
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