happyish
Somewhat in spirits
Happyish means somewhat happy—not quite fully happy, but in that general direction.
The -ish suffix hedges the claim: I'm feeling happyish today.
It suggests contentment that falls short of genuine joy, or reluctance to commit to a stronger statement about one's mood.
Conflicting emotional responses
- conflictedEmotionally at odds
- uncertainNot firmly known
- bittersweetWistful yet warm
- tornPulled into pieces
half-hearted · lukewarm · tentative · wavering · hesitant · unsure · equivocal · noncommittal
Free from agitation
- relaxedFree of stress
- easygoingRelaxed in temperament
- laid-backCalm and unhurried
- peacefulFree from disturbance
serene · tranquil · chilled · gentle · soft · quiet · placid · untroubled
Physically at ease
- settledNo longer in question
- at easeRelaxed, not tense
- okayAdequate or permitted
- fineAcceptable in quality
adequate · satisfactory · acceptable · decent · manageable · tolerable · sufficient · passable
Feeling positive expectation
- looking upImproving or skyward gazing
- brighteningIncreasing in light
- improvingBecoming more capable
- on the mendGradually recovering health
getting better · glass half full · silver lining · promising · encouraged · heartened · buoyed
mixed feelings
Conflicting emotional responses
- conflictedEmotionally at odds
- uncertainNot firmly known
- bittersweetWistful yet warm
torn · half-hearted · lukewarm · tentative · wavering · hesitant · unsure · equivocal · noncommittal · so-so
calm
Free from agitation
peaceful · serene · tranquil · chilled · gentle · soft · quiet · placid · untroubled · restful
comfortable
Physically at ease
fine · adequate · satisfactory · acceptable · decent · manageable · tolerable · sufficient · passable · not bad
hopeful
Feeling positive expectation
- looking upImproving or skyward gazing
- brighteningIncreasing in light
- improvingBecoming more capable
on the mend · getting better · glass half full · silver lining · promising · encouraged · heartened · buoyed