happiness — meaning, examples & etymology [English]

happiness (ˈhæpinəs)

noun  ·  Beginner  ·  Emotions & Feelings

🔊 ˈhæpinəs

Meaning

Meaning: the feeling of being happy

A state of joy, contentment, or well-being.

Examples

🗣 Spending time with family brings her happiness.

Etymology

From ‘happy’, from Old Norse ‘happ’ meaning ‘luck’, plus ‘-ness’.

How & Where It’s Used

Names the basic positive emotion of joy.

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Tags: emotion, positive

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