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Noun: happiness  ha-pee-nus or ha-pi-nus
  1. State of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
    "Her face radiated happiness after hearing the good news";
    - felicity
     
  2. Emotions experienced when in a state of well-being
    "The happiness on their faces was evident as they celebrated their anniversary"

See also: happy, unhappy

Type of: emotional state, feeling, spirit

Antonym: sadness

Encyclopedia: Happiness