Basic Details
Word: Happy
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Feeling or showing joy and pleasure.
Synonyms: Joyful, cheerful, delighted, content
Antonyms: Sad, unhappy, miserable
Idioms and Phrases
- Happy as a clam: Used to describe someone who is very happy and content. Example: "She was happy as a clam when she received her birthday present."
- Happy hour: A period of time when drinks are sold at a reduced price, often enjoyed with friends. Example: "We always go to happy hour after work to unwind."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The children were happy playing in the park under the warm sun.
Example 2: It made him happy to see his family gathered together for the holidays.
Example 3: She had a happy smile on her face when she opened the letter with good news.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the word "happy" comes from the Old English word "hap," which means luck or fortune? This shows that being happy has always been linked to feeling lucky!
Famous Quote
"The most important thing is to enjoy your life—to be happy—it's all that matters." Audrey Hepburn
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "happy" mean?
a) Feeling or showing joy and pleasure
b) Feeling tired
c) Feeling angry
d) Feeling bored
Answer: a) Feeling or showing joy and pleasure
2. Which of these is a synonym of "happy"?
a) Sad
b) Unhappy
c) Joyful
d) Angry
Answer: c) Joyful
3. Which of the following is an antonym of "happy"?
a) Cheerful
b) Glad
c) Sad
d) Content
Answer: c) Sad
4. Which sentence uses "happy" correctly?
a) He was happy when he won the game.
b) The happy tree was cut down.
c) She sang happy with the birds.
d) Happy is a colour.
Answer: a) He was happy when he won the game.
5. What does the idiom "happy as a clam" mean?
a) Very sad
b) Very happy and content
c) In a hurry
d) Very angry
Answer: b) Very happy and content
