Happy

Pronunciation: /ˈhæpi/

Definitions of happy

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun, in this case 'happy' describes a feeling of joy or contentment

Example Sentences

A1 I am happy when I see my friends.

A2 She was happy to receive a gift from her parents.

B1 They are happy with the results of their hard work.

B2 The children were happy to play outside in the sunshine.

C1 I am happy to announce that I have been promoted.

C2 She is truly happy with her life and all that she has accomplished.

Examples of happy in a Sentence

formal The team was happy with the results of the project.

informal I'm so happy we finally get to go on vacation!

slang I'm over the moon happy about my new job.

figurative Her smile was a beacon of happy in a sea of sadness.

Grammatical Forms of happy

• past tense: happied
• plural: happies
• comparative: happier
• superlative: happiest
• present tense: happy
• future tense: will be happy
• perfect tense: have been happy
• continuous tense: am being happy
• singular: happy
• positive degree: happy
• infinitive: to be happy
• gerund: being happy
• participle: happy

Origin and Evolution of happy

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old Norse

Story behind the word: The word 'happy' originated from the Old Norse word 'happ', meaning luck or chance.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'happy' evolved to represent a state of joy or contentment, rather than just luck or chance.