Happiness: English Vocabulary List

(of a person) feeling really happy or satisfied

"After the promotion, she was on top of the world."

"After getting engaged and being promoted at work she felt on top of the world and incredibly happy about everything in her life."

to make someone's ordinary or dull day more enjoyable or memorable

"Your gift made my day."

"Hearing that good news really made my day because I was feeling quite sad."

knowledge that gives someone relief as they did nothing wrong and should not feel guilty

"She has a clear conscience."

"After admitting his mistake, he finally felt he had a clear conscience about the situation."

used to describe something that causes one to feel very much at ease

"This chair is as comfortable as an old shoe."

"After wearing the jacket for years, it felt as comfortable as an old shoe every single day."

used to refer to something that is very soothing and comforting

"I feel snug as a bug."

"After wrapping myself in the warm blanket, I felt as snug as a bug in a rug all evening."

to feel really happy, excited, or satisfied

"She was walking on air after the date."

"The newly engaged couple walked on air for weeks after they announced their wedding plans to all their friends and family members."

filled with extreme happiness, excitement, or satisfaction

"She was tickled pink to receive flowers."

"My mother was tickled pink when I surprised her with a beautiful bouquet of flowers for her birthday."

used when someone wishes to continue doing something as much or as long as they desire

"The kids played to their heart's content."

"The children played in the garden to their heart's content while the adults sat and talked on the porch."

to bring a positive change to someone's mood or emotional state

"Music lifts my spirits every day."

"A warm cup of hot chocolate on a rainy day can really lift your spirits and make you feel much better."

in a state where one is experiencing outmost joy and happiness

"I am in seventh heaven."

"The little girl was in seventh heaven when she met her favourite princess at the theme park."

in a good mood because of enjoying what one does or being in a place or situation that one likes

"On the basketball court, he is in his element."

"When she is in the kitchen cooking for her family she is completely in her element and totally relaxed."

used to indicate a state of great happiness, bliss, or contentment

"My son is in hog heaven with his new video game."

"The little boy was in hog heaven at the toy store because his mother said he could pick anything he wanted."

(of a person) very pleased or satisfied

"He is happy clam."

"After receiving the promotion, he was as happy as a clam and celebrated with his colleagues."

tremendously excited about something

"He was on cloud nine."

"When she heard that she had passed the exam she was on cloud nine all week."

to be extremely happy or excited about something

"She was over the moon!"

"My little brother was over the moon when he received the bicycle he wanted for his birthday."

used to say that life is full of joy and happiness

"She thinks life is a bowl of cherries and never worries."

"He grew up believing life was a bowl of cherries, until the first real setback forced him to reassess everything."

to feel comfortable or confident in a place, situation, or activity

"I feel at home here."

"After moving to the new city, she finally began to feel at home in her small apartment."

very pleased and satisfied with something good that has happened to one

"He was happy like a dog with two tails."

"When his team won the championship he was like a dog with two tails and could not stop smiling."

used to describe someone who is very happy and satisfied

"He is happy as flea."

"After winning the prize, Tom felt as happy as a flea in a doghouse all day long."

extremely happy and content

"He felt happy as Larry today."

"When she got the job offer, she was as happy as Larry and couldn't stop smiling."

a person who is very content or satisfied

"He is not a happy camper today."

"He is not a happy camper today because his flight was delayed and his luggage got lost."

(of a person) very pleased, delighted, or satisfied with something

"Dad was proud as Punch today."

"She felt as pleased as Punch when her daughter graduated from university with top honors."