happiness

Meanings

• Noun

  A state of well-being and contentment; joy, pleasure, or satisfaction.

  - "I'm so happy today!"
  - "She looked happy as she received her award."
  - "Their happiness was contagious."

• Noun

  The absence of emotional pain and the presence of positive emotions.

  - "The doctor prescribed him a pill for his sadness, not for his happiness."
  - "He found happiness in helping others."
  - "She couldn't find happiness even with all her wealth."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈhæpinəs/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

haplessness , suffering , unhappiness

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Synonyms

blessedness , bliss , felicity , joy , pleasure

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with happiness
luckiness , merriness , joviality , blissfulness , delightfulness

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Variants

List of all variants of happiness that leads to same result
happiness , happinesses

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Forms

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happily, happier, happiest

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Etymology

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Old English 'happiness', from 'happ' meaning 'chance' or 'fortune'.

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Trivia

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1. Did you know that the Smileys :-) and :-D were first used in the late 1960s to represent happiness on early computer systems?

2. In Japan, the 'Morning Glory' flower is believed to bring happiness and good fortune.

3. The world's largest ice cream cone, measuring over 32 feet tall, was made to celebrate International Happiness Day in 2012.

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Related Concepts

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1. Well-being: A multidimensional concept that includes physical, mental, emotional, and social aspects of an individual's health and wellness.

2. Positive psychology: A branch of psychology that focuses on the positive aspects of human life, such as happiness, well-being, and strengths.

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Culture

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Happiness is a universal human desire and has been a popular theme in various cultures, literature, art, and music throughout history. In Eastern philosophy, happiness is often associated with inner peace and enlightenment. In Western culture, happiness is often linked to material wealth, success, and relationships.

How to Memorize "happiness"

1. visualize
   

   - Close your eyes and imagine a warm, sunny day. Picture yourself surrounded by loved ones, laughing and enjoying each other's company. Visualize yourself feeling a deep sense of joy and contentment in this moment.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'happiness' with the feeling of a warm, fuzzy sensation in your chest or the smile that spreads across your face when you're feeling joyful.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym H.A.P.P.Y. to remember the five essential elements of happiness: Health, Achievement, Pleasure, Positive Relationships, and Yielding (giving to others).

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