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More favorable or better-timed
“Joe was a happy and infectious little boy, that brought a smile to everyone around him.”
Comparative for experiencing a feeling of positivity, satisfaction, or enjoyment
“She was decidedly happy after hearing the good news.”
Comparative for favored by luck and good fortune
“I am a happy man with a best friend whom I call my wife and four little adorable children.”
Comparative for ready and willing
“I have decided to remain with him as he has said that he is happy to change his drinking habits.”
Comparative for appropriate, relevant, or significant
“The school was a happy environment for him to thrive, learn, and play.”
(rare) Comparative for personality traits of persons, when referring to their own ability
“Josh is very happy and comfortable in the water, so he is the perfect candidate for this underwater exercise.”
(rare) Comparative for passionate and intensely comfortable
“He readily admits that it is a dream job for someone who has been so happy around cars since boyhood.”
Comparative for the euphoric feeling caused by alcoholic intoxication
“All this is accompanied by a bottle of the restaurant's own champagne making us slightly happy and drowsy.”
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