happy

🇺🇸 /ˈhæpi/ 🇬🇧 /ˈhæpi/
Frequency
Difficulty
Tags TOP3000Oxford3000CEFR-A1
adjective
A1

feeling or showing joy

She was happy when she saw the surprise.

A1

causing joy or pleasure

They had a happy time at the party.

A1

used to wish someone a good celebration

We said happy birthday to our friend.

A2

satisfied and not worried

He was happy with his test score.

A2

willing to do something

She was happy to help with the project.

R

lucky or successful

He was in a happy situation with his job.

R

suitable for the situation

That was a happy choice for the occasion.

translation

adj. feeling or showing joy; causing joy or pleasure; used to wish someone a good celebration; satisfied and not worried; willing to do something; lucky or successful; suitable for the situation

Word Forms

Comparative happier
Superlative happiest