idiom
Money Doesn't Buy Happiness
MUN-ee DUZ-unt by HAP-ee-nes
/ˈmʌniː ˈdʌzənt baɪ ˈhæpiːnɪs/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
moneydoesn'tbuyhappiness
Dictionary meaning
A proverb expressing the belief that wealth alone cannot provide true contentment, fulfilment, or emotional wellbeing, and that other values — such as relationships, health, purpose, and community — are equally or more important for a good life.
Examples
- He earned a fortune on Wall Street but burned out within five years — money doesn't buy happiness.
- Research in positive psychology broadly confirms the old proverb: money doesn't buy happiness beyond a certain income threshold.
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