as happy as Larry
Utterly delighted state
As happy as Larry means extremely happy or content, with no particular worries.
The expression is chiefly British and Australian: Once he got his coffee, he was as happy as Larry.
Who Larry was—if anyone—is unknown, but the phrase has been around since the late 19th century.
Extremely pleased, intensely glad
- delightedFeeling great pleasure
- thrilledOverjoyed beyond measure
- ecstaticOverwhelmed with joy
- jubilantExtremely happy, triumphant
exultant · gleeful · radiant · beaming · elated · exhilarated · over the moon · on cloud nine
Pleasantly bright in mood
lighthearted · upbeat · chipper · jaunty · sprightly · effervescent · breezy · perky
overjoyed
Extremely pleased, intensely glad
jubilant · exultant · gleeful · radiant · beaming · elated · exhilarated · over the moon · on cloud nine · in seventh heaven
cheerful
Pleasantly bright in mood
buoyant · lighthearted · upbeat · chipper · jaunty · sprightly · effervescent · breezy · perky · bright
satisfied
Having enough, wanting nothing
- contentedFeeling quietly fulfilled
- pleasedFeeling satisfaction or joy
- comfortablePhysically at ease
relaxed · at ease · fulfilled · gratified · settled · serene · peaceful · placid · tranquil · untroubled
as happy as Larrymiserable
Wretchedly unhappy, dejected
down in the dumps · wretched · dejected · despondent · heartbroken
happy, Larry, unhappy, happily, happiness, unhappiness, happier, happiest