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Happy

HA-pee

/ˈhæpiː/

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Syllable breakdown

happy

Dictionary meaning

Well expressed and to the point.

Examples

  • A happy turn of phrase.
  • A happy smile.

Synonyms: well-chosen

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Ephemeral

ih-FEM-er-ul

Mellifluous

muh-LIF-loo-us

Perspicacious

pur-spi-KAY-shus

Obsequious

uhb-SEE-kwee-us

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