1
as in joy
a feeling or state of well-being and contentment
her happiness was complete when she got her very own house
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in contentment
the feeling experienced when one's wishes are met
finally found true happiness as a doctor in a poor rural area
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
as in fitness
the quality or state of being especially suitable or fitting
the striking happiness of the phrase "fatal attraction" as the title for an erotic thriller
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of happiness
Celebrating happiness — and there's a lot of that in Can’t Get Enough.
—
Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 22 Feb. 2025
The blithe comfort or even disinterest that many children feel about their parents’ marital happiness does not survive Wohl’s critique of it here.
—Jesse Green, New York Times, 21 Feb. 2025
The sheer abundance of choices, rather than increasing happiness, often leads to anxiety, regret and a reluctance to commit.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
Reporter's notebook:Finland, happiness, saunas, NATO and the threat from Russia
Finland joined NATO in April 2023 in direct reaction to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
—Kim Hjelmgaard, USA TODAY, 15 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for happiness
Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 22 Feb. 2025
The blithe comfort or even disinterest that many children feel about their parents’ marital happiness does not survive Wohl’s critique of it here.
—Jesse Green, New York Times, 21 Feb. 2025
The sheer abundance of choices, rather than increasing happiness, often leads to anxiety, regret and a reluctance to commit.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
Reporter's notebook:Finland, happiness, saunas, NATO and the threat from Russia
Finland joined NATO in April 2023 in direct reaction to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
—Kim Hjelmgaard, USA TODAY, 15 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for happiness
Recent Examples of Synonyms for happiness
Noun
-
The lifestyle series sees the Duchess of Sussex and celebrity friends like Roy Choi, Mindy Kaling, and Alice Waters sharing personal tips and tricks, with the intention of showcasing the joys of cooking, gardening, entertaining, and friendship.—
Lissete Lanuza Sáenz,
StyleCaster,
5 Mar. 2025
-
Playing in Crested Butte’s snow globe brings joy to winter travelers.—
Morgan Tilton,
The Denver Post,
4 Mar. 2025
Noun
-
By granting autonomy and ownership over tasks, employees can better manage stress and enhance their sense of accomplishment and contentment.—
Wayne Yu,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
-
Start with just one of these small, intentional happiness habits today, and watch as your capacity for flourishing, satisfaction and contentment grows over time.—
Jessica Weiss, Contributor,
CNBC,
1 Mar. 2025
Noun
-
Vance’s family used her fitness Instagram page to deliver the news of her death.—
Scott Thompson,
Fox News,
6 Mar. 2025
-
No experience is necessary and all fitness levels are welcome.—
Joe Rassel,
Orlando Sentinel,
5 Mar. 2025
Noun
-
Chair Yoga with Susie, experience bliss and wellbeing.—
Ramona Sentinel,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Mar. 2025
-
There, the two women reunite as wedding bliss gives way to murder and betrayal.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
EW.com,
25 Feb. 2025
Noun
-
That has zero to do with the quality or enjoyment of the course for traveling golfers, and in many cases, tournament venues are chosen for reasons like ample parking more than quality.—
Larry Olmsted,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
-
Thankfully, the couple didn't let that unexpected surprise get in the way of their enjoyment of that special moment.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
27 Feb. 2025
Noun
-
Yet there’s a serious question here, too, raised in the play and heightened in this adaptation, about the relevance and role of art — whether there’s any point at all — when the world is falling apart.—
Demetrios Matheou,
The Hollywood Reporter,
7 Mar. 2025
-
Fast forward a century, and its relevance is hotly debated.—
Matt Rozo,
The Mercury News,
4 Mar. 2025
Noun
-
The answer might reveal more about your customer commitment than the results from your latest satisfaction survey.—
Roger Dooley,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
-
Comprehensive Research Support This dissertation writing service places customer satisfaction and privacy as top priorities.—
Rowan Briggs,
The Mercury News,
28 Feb. 2025
Noun
-
That business of the 2 a.m. time for the clock change has also outlived its usefulness.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
TIME,
5 Mar. 2025
-
Yet, the usefulness of their insights isn’t all that surprising.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
Articles Related to happiness
Cite this Entry
“Happiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/happiness. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share