Monday, June 8, 2009

The Definition of Happiness

hap⋅pi⋅ness  /ˈhæpinɪs/ Show Spelled Pronunciation [hap-ee-nis] Show IPA
–noun 1. the quality or state of being happy.
2. good fortune; pleasure; contentment; joy.


Origin:
1520–30; happy + -ness


Synonyms:
1, 2. pleasure, joy, exhilaration, bliss, contentedness, delight, enjoyment, satisfaction. Happiness, bliss, contentment, felicity imply an active or passive state of pleasure or pleasurable satisfaction. Happiness results from the possession or attainment of what one considers good: the happiness of visiting one's family. Bliss is unalloyed happiness or supreme delight: the bliss of perfect companionship. Contentment is a peaceful kind of happiness in which one rests without desires, even though every wish may not have been gratified: contentment in one's surroundings. Felicity is a formal word for happiness of an especially fortunate or intense kind: to wish a young couple felicity in life.



K, yeah, I'm definately that and more. Therefore I'm beyond happy! :D

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