happier
word · lemma: happy
/ˈhæpiɝ/
HA-pee-ur
/hˈæpɪɐ/
HA-pee-uh
Definition
Comparative form of 'happy'. It means feeling more joy, satisfaction, or pleasure than before or than someone else.
Usage & Nuances
Use it to compare two states: 'happier now' or 'happier than before'. Common patterns are 'happier with', 'happier about', and 'much/a little happier'. Do not use 'more happy' in most everyday situations.
Spanish: más felizPortuguese (BR): mais felizPortuguese (PT): mais felizChinese (Simplified): 更快乐的 - 更高兴的Chinese (Traditional): 更快樂的 - 更高興的Hindi: ज़्यादा खुशArabic: أكثر سعادةBengali: আরও সুখীRussian: счастливееJapanese: より幸せVietnamese: hạnh phúc hơnKorean: 더 행복한Turkish: daha mutluUrdu: زیادہ خوشIndonesian: lebih bahagia
Example Sentences
I feel happier today.
basic
She looks happier now.
basic
He is happier than his brother.
basic
I'm much happier with my new job.
natural
You'll be happier if you stop worrying so much.
natural
Honestly, I was happier before we moved.
natural