happy

adjective /ˈhæpi/

Feeling or showing pleasure or contentment.

Quick answer

Common synonyms for "happy" include joyful, cheerful, merry, glad, elated, jubilant. Choose by context — see groups below.

Synonyms for "happy"

happy — joyful or cheerful

joyfulcheerfulmerrygladelatedjubilantexuberant

happy — content or satisfied

contentsatisfiedfulfilledgratifiedpleased

happy — fortunate or lucky

fortunateluckyblessedfavored

Antonyms for "happy"

sadunhappymiserablegloomydejecteddowncast

Examples in context

  • She was happy with the team's progress.
  • We're so happy to welcome you aboard.
  • It was a happy accident.
Usage note

Match the intensity: thrilled, delighted, content, or pleased each say something different.