happiness

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Estimated CEFR level: A2 — Elementary

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
  2. noun emotions experienced when in a state of well-being

Etymology

From happy + -ness.

In classic literature

Synonyms

felicity

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