happiness
/ˈhæpinəs/
hap · pi · ness
ˈhæp · i · nəs
English Definition
n. the state of being happy
Significado en Español
felicidad, alegría
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
hạnh phúc, niềm vui
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Example Sentence
Money can't buy true happiness.
金钱买不到真正的幸福。
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the best synonym for the word “happiness”:
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A
misery
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B
joy
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C
sadness
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D
sorrow
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B — joy.
“happiness” means n. the state of being happy
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
Their playful new puppy brought great ______ to the whole family.
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A
sadness
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B
misery
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C
happiness
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D
gloom
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C — happiness.
“happiness” means n. the state of being happy
Common questions about “happiness”
What does “happiness” mean?
happiness — n. the state of being happy. In Chinese: 幸福，快乐.
How do you pronounce “happiness”?
happiness is pronounced /ˈhæpinəs/. It breaks into 3 syllables: hap · pi · ness.
How do you use “happiness” in a sentence?
Money can't buy true happiness. (金钱买不到真正的幸福。)
What are synonyms for “happiness”?
joy, contentment, delight — all close in meaning to happiness (n. the state of being happy).
Is “happiness” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. happiness appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
