26984 words

happiest

8 definitions • 25 examples
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Examples:

She looks so happy.
School days are said to be the happiest days of your life.
Nicky seems a lot happier since she met Steve.
happy to You'll be happy to know that Jean is coming with us.
I'm perfectly happy to (= I will willingly) help out.
happy (that) I'm so happy (that) everything is working out for you.
Barry seems happy enough working for himself.
happy about/with Are you happy about/with (= satisfied with) your new working arrangements?
Your mother's not going to be very happy when she sees the mess you've made!
formal The manager will be happy (= is willing) to see you this afternoon.
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(used in greetings for special occasions) full of enjoyment and pleasure:

Examples:

Happy Birthday!
Happy Anniversary!
Happy New Year!
3

Examples:

happy coincidence We hadn't planned to be in France at the same time as Ann and Charles - it was just a happy coincidence.
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Examples:

It wasn't a happy choice of phrase given the circumstances.
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Examples:

To tell the truth, I’ve never been happier in my whole life.
People want movies to have happy endings.
[ + (that) clause ] I’m happy (that) everything is working out for you.
I’ve been very happy with (= satisfied with) the education that my boys have gotten through scouting.
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Happy is used as a polite way to express your willingness to do something:

Examples:

[ + to infinitive ] I’m driving that way and I’d be happy to drop you off at your home.
[ + to infinitive ] It was no trouble at all – I was happy to be of help.
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Happy is also used in greetings for special occasions, expressing good wishes:

Examples:

Happy birthday!
Happy New Year
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Examples:

By a happy coincidence, we found ourselves on the same flight.

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