happier
Less weighed down
Happier is the comparative form of happy—more pleased, more content, more fortunate.
She seems happier since the move.
I couldn't be happier with how things turned out.
The word often implies improvement from a previous state: He's happier now than he was in his old job.
Intensely, buoyantly pleased
- blissfulExtremely serene and joyful
- ecstaticOverwhelmed with joy
- gleefulFull of high-spirited joy
- jubilantExtremely happy, triumphant
exuberant · exhilarated · delighted · euphoric · mirthful · cheerful · radiant · buoyant
Of higher quality
- improvedMade superior to before
- recoveringRegaining health or strength
- healingRestoration of health
- brighterHaving increased luminosity
progressing · advancing · uplifted · lifted · elevated · renewed · restored · revitalized
Untroubled and composed
- peacefulFree from disturbance
- fulfilledCompletely satisfied, realized
- comfortablePhysically at ease
- tranquilCalm and untroubled
at-ease · harmonious · settled · calm · composed · placid · untroubled · restful
elated
Intensely, buoyantly pleased
jubilant · exuberant · exhilarated · delighted · euphoric · mirthful · cheerful · radiant · buoyant · jolly
better
Of higher quality
- improvedMade superior to before
- recoveringRegaining health or strength
- healingRestoration of health
brighter · progressing · advancing · uplifted · lifted · elevated · renewed · restored · revitalized · rebounding
serene
Untroubled and composed
- peacefulFree from disturbance
- fulfilledCompletely satisfied, realized
- comfortablePhysically at ease
tranquil · at-ease · harmonious · settled · calm · composed · placid · untroubled · restful · balanced
animated
Full of life, or drawn moving
- invigoratedMade to feel lively
- livelyAnimated and energetic
- spiritedFull of vim
peppy · chipper · bubbly · effervescent · sparkling · bouncy · perky · sprightly · frisky · playful
- comparisoncomparative, contrast, superlative, matching, positive
- comparisonscomparison, compare, comparative, analogy, metaphor
- happily ever afterTraditional story's final promise
- happily marriedIn a satisfying union
- bluebird of happinessSymbol of joy and fortune
- double happinessAuspicious marriage symbol
- greatest happinessMaximum possible well-being
- happiness indexMeasure of population satisfaction