Definition of "happiness" in English

noun

1. (uncountable) The emotion of being happy; joy; elation.

   • seek happiness
   • true happiness
   • bring happiness to others
   • Money can’t buy happiness.
   • She found happiness in the small things.

2. (archaic, uncountable) Prosperity, thriving, wellbeing.

3. (archaic, uncountable) Good luck; good fortune.

4. (obsolete, countable) Fortuitous elegance; unstudied grace, used especially of language.