happiness
Translation
happiness, joy, contentment
Examples
True happiness is found within.
True happiness is found within.
I wish you a lifetime of happiness.
I wish you a lifetime of happiness.
The pursuit of happiness is a basic right.
The pursuit of happiness is a basic right.
Grammar Patterns
((happiness)) the state of being happy She found happiness in her new job.
Similar Words
Synonyms: joy, contentment, bliss; Antonyms: sadness, misery
Etymology
From 'happy' plus the suffix '-ness', which forms nouns indicating a state or condition.
Memory Tips
Think of '-ness' as meaning 'the state of being'. So, 'happiness' is 'the state of being happy'.