Other Words for "Happy"

Other words for happy include content, cheerful, glad, elated, jubilant, and ecstatic — choose one to match how strong the feeling is, from quietly pleased to overjoyed.

Quietly content

Cheerful (everyday)

Lighthearted

Overjoyed (intense)

Frequently asked questions

What is a strong word for "happy"?

For intense joy use elated, jubilant, ecstatic, or overjoyed — each is far stronger than "happy". For everyday cheer, cheerful, glad, or pleased fit better.

What is another word for very happy?

Elated, ecstatic, jubilant, euphoric, and overjoyed all mean very happy, so you can drop the "very" and use one vivid word instead.

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