Meaning of happiness in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈhæpinəs/

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  1. Noun

    happiness

    Definitions

    1. state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy

    Antonyms

  2. 2. emotions experienced when in a state of well-being

    Antonyms

Famous quotes

  • « We have no more right to consume happiness without producing it than to consume wealth without producing it. »
    George Bernard Shaw
  • « So here is one of my theories on happiness: we cannot know if we have lived a truly happy life until the very end. This view of life and death was reinforced by my close witnessing of the buildup to the death of Philip Gould. Philip was without doubt my closest friend in politics. When he died, I felt like I had lost a limb. »
    Alastair Campbell
  • « When a small child, I thought that success spelled happiness. I was wrong, happiness is like a butterfly which appears and delights us for one brief moment, but soon flits away. »
    Anna Pavlova
  • « Everyone chases after happiness, not noticing that happiness is right at their heels. »
    Bertolt Brecht
  • « Life is to be fortified by many friendships. To love and to be loved is the greatest happiness of existence. »
    Sydney Smith

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