happiness

Pronunciation: /ˈhæpinɪs/

Reading level: medium

Estimated CEFR level: A2 — Elementary

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
  2. noun emotions experienced when in a state of well-being

Etymology

From happy + -ness.

In classic literature

Synonyms

felicity

Semantic network

Broader (hypernyms)
emotional state
Narrower (hyponyms)
blessedness, radiance
Opposite (antonyms)
unhappiness

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