Expressions Of Happiness

verb to lie exposed to warmth and light, typically relaxing and enjoying oneself

• The lizard likes to bask in the sun to regulate its body temperature.
• Let's just bask in the glory of this moment.
• I'm just going to bask in the good vibes today.
• She could not help but bask in the glow of his praise.

adverb a word or phrase that modifies or qualifies an adjective, verb, or other adverb, expressing manner, place, time, or degree

• She cheerfully greeted each guest as they arrived at the event.
• He cheerfully waved to his neighbor as he passed by.
• The kids cheerfully bounced around the playground, full of energy.
• The sun rose cheerfully over the horizon, painting the sky with vibrant colors.

noun a feeling of great pleasure and happiness

preposition a word governing, and usually preceding, a noun or pronoun and expressing a relation to another word or element in the clause

• Many people find delight in attending classical music concerts.
• I always delight in watching the sunset at the beach.
• She really delights in hanging out with her crew.
• The artist's work is a true delight in the world of contemporary art.

noun A broad smile expressing satisfaction or amusement

verb To smile broadly

• She greeted him with a polite grin before beginning the meeting.
• I couldn't help but grin when I saw the surprise party they had planned for me.
• His cheesy pickup line made her grin and roll her eyes at the same time.
• The success of the project made the team grin from ear to ear with pride.

verb to smile broadly, especially in an unrestrained or silly manner

• She walked into the room, grinning from ear to ear as she greeted her colleagues.
• I caught my friend grinning mischievously as she played a prank on our other friend.
• The comedian had the audience grinning like Cheshire cats with his hilarious jokes.
• The old man sat on the park bench, grinning at the memories of his youth.

verb to form one's features into a pleased, kind, or amused expression, typically with the corners of the mouth turned up and the front teeth exposed

• The professor entered the room, smiling warmly at his students.
• I saw my friend across the street, smiling and waving at me.
• She walked into the party, smiling like she owned the place.
• The sun set over the horizon, smiling down on the world below.

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun

adverb a word that modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence

article a word that specifies a noun as definite or indefinite

• The employee was ecstatic about the promotion, he was like a dog with two tails.
• When Sarah found out she won the lottery, she was like a dog with two tails.
• After getting a perfect score on the test, Tim was grinning like a dog with two tails.
• The child's face lit up with joy, he was like a dog with two tails when he saw his birthday present.

noun a person's name 'Larry'

adjective describing the level of happiness

adverb modifying the adjective 'happy'

preposition connecting the phrase 'as happy as Larry'

• After receiving the promotion, she was as happy as Larry.
• When she found out she won the lottery, she was as happy as Larry.
• When he got a new puppy, he was happy as Larry.
• Despite the rainy weather, she was as happy as Larry on her wedding day.

adjective describing a person or their behavior as cheerful and lively

adverb modifying a verb, adjective, or other adverb to indicate time, place, manner, or degree

• The jolly dee gentleman greeted everyone with a warm smile at the event.
• I saw a jolly dee old man dancing to the music at the party.
• That jolly dee dude knows how to have a good time wherever he goes.
• Her laughter was like a jolly dee melody that brightened up the room.