- happy*/*/*/
- [ˈhæpi]adj1) feeling pleased and relaxed, with no worriesAnt:unhappyThe children seem very happy at school.[/ex]Sarah felt happy for the first time in her life.[/ex]Money alone will never make you happy.[/ex]You deserve all this success. We're very happy for you.[/ex]Anna was excited and happy about the baby.[/ex]So you're happy living in London?[/ex]2) satisfied that something is good or rightRising profits keep the bosses happy.[/ex]Are you happy with this arrangement?[/ex]I'm not very happy about the children being out so late.[/ex]We were happy that a decision has finally been made.[/ex]Her parents were happy to know she'd got a good job.[/ex]3) making you feel happy, or showing that you feel happya happy marriage/childhood/life[/ex]a happy smile/expression[/ex]•be happy to do sth — if you are happy to do something, you are very willing to do it[/ex]Happy Birthday/Christmas/Easter/Anniversary — used as a greeting on a particular occasion[/ex]
Dictionary for writing and speaking English. 2014.