Emotions / A2

HAP-een-uh-s/ˈhæpinəs/

Happiness is the state of being happy: find happiness, a moment of happiness, wish you happiness. Happy is the adjective; happily is the adverb. Joy is stronger and often shorter. Fun is enjoyment of an activity, not the deep state. Happiness is uncountable here (not “many happinesses” in everyday A2).

Meaning

The state of being happy.

Examples

• “Family is a big part of her happiness.”
• “A long hike in the hills gave him a quiet happiness.”
• “She wished them happiness in their new flat.”

Good to know

find / a moment of happiness. Adjective: happy. Stronger: joy. Activity: fun.

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