happiness
/ˈhæp.i.nəs/
nounhap · pi · ness
Think: "Happy + ness = happiness"—add -ness to happy, and the y changes to i.
Yes, it's happiness. When adding -ness to a word ending in consonant + y (happy), change y to i: happi + ness.
Definitions
- nounthe feeling of being happy; joy or pleasure
- nounthe state of being satisfied or content with life or a situation
Examples
- “Her happiness showed when she smiled and laughed with her friends.”
- “Finishing the project on time gave him a sense of happiness and relief.”
- “Many people find happiness in helping others.”
Synonyms
joydelightcontentmentpleasurecheerfulness
Antonyms
sadnessmisery
Translations
ES felicidadPT felicidadeFR bonheur
Common misspellings
happynesshapinesshappineshappynessshappienesshappinessehappinnesshappinesS
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