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happiness

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/ˈhæpɪnəs/ · hap-pi-ness

A state of well-being and contentment.

Meanings

nounformal

A state of well-being and contentment.

خوشی ایک ایسی حالت ہے جو فلاح و بہبود اور اطمینان کا احساس دیتی ہے۔

خوشی

khushi

Synonyms

joycontentmentpleasureخوشیمسرتخوشنودی

Antonyms

sadnessmiseryunhappinessاداسیغمیبدحالی

Common Collocations

  • pursuit of happiness
  • happiness is key
  • moments of happiness

Example Sentences

Her happiness was evident when she received the good news.

اس کی خوشی واضح تھی جب اس نے اچھی خبر سنی۔

Us ki khushi wazeh thi jab us ne achi khabar suni.

Happiness can often be found in simple things.

خوشی اکثر سادہ چیزوں میں ملتی ہے۔

Khushi aksar sada cheezon mein milti hai.

He pursued happiness through his art and music.

اس نے اپنے فن اور موسیقی کے ذریعے خوشی کی تلاش کی۔

Us ne apne fun aur moseqi ke zariye khushi ki talash ki.

Easily Confused With

joy:Joy refers to a more intense or immediate feeling of happiness.

Word Family

happy
adjectiveخوش
happily
adverbخوشی سے

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of the 'happiest' moments in your life.

Picture a sunny day with laughter and joy.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

خوشی سے بھرپور ہے یہ عالم، نغمۂ زندگی کے آہنگ میں ہے۔

Khushi se bharpur hai yeh aalam, naghma-e-zindagi ke aahang mein hai.

This world is filled with happiness, in the tune of life's melody.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

خوشی ایک پھول ہے جو دل کے باغ میں کھلتا ہے۔

Khushi aik phool hai jo dil ke bagh mein khilta hai.

Happiness is a flower that blooms in the garden of the heart.

📖 Etymology

Origin: English "hap" — luck, chance

First known use: 14th century

The word 'happiness' is derived from the Middle English word 'hapiness', which means 'good fortune'. The root 'hap' refers to luck or chance.