A Happiness
- (uncountable) The emotion of being happy; joy.
- (archaic, uncountable) prosperity, thriving, wellbeing.
- (archaic, uncountable) Good luck; good fortune.
- (obsolete, countable) Fortuitous elegance; unstudied grace; — used especially of language.
Usage notes
Happiness is generic, and is applied to almost every kind of enjoyment.
Synonyms
- felicity (somewhat dated or formal)
- blessedness (dated or religious)
- bliss (more exalted delight, suggesting heaven)
- high spirits
- joy, joyfulness, joyousness
- pleasure