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