happy
Translation
pleased, content, joyful, glad
Examples
She looks very happy.
She looks very happy.
I'm happy with the results.
I'm happy with the results.
We are happy to help you.
We are happy to help you.
Grammar Patterns
happy to feel pleased She looks very happy.
happy ((with sth.)) to be satisfied with (sth.) I'm happy with the results.
happy ((to-inf)) to be willing to do (sth.) We are happy to help you.
happy ((for sb.)) to feel pleased for (sb.) I'm so happy for you.
Similar Words
Synonyms: cheerful, content, joyful; Antonyms: sad, unhappy, miserable
Etymology
From Middle English, from 'hap' (chance, good luck). The original sense was 'lucky'.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'happy' event 'happening' to you. It's all about good 'hap' (fortune).