You don’t look very happy today. We are happy to fruit mint salad the engagement of our daughter.

These words all describe people feeling happy about something that has happened or is going to happen. She was glad when the meeting was over. She was very pleased with her exam results. The boss should be glad with you. You’ll be relieved to know your jobs are safe.

I was thrilled to be invited. I looked around at all the happy faces. For the first time in her life, she felt truly happy. I can die happy knowing that I have achieved this. I’m just happy to be back home. Find the answers with Practical English Usage online, your indispensable guide to problems in English.

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I don’t know what you’ve done, but the boss isn’t happy. Are you happy with that arrangement? I’m not happy with his work this term. If there’s anything you’re not happy about, come and ask. These words all describe feeling, showing or giving pleasure. She’s never satisfied with what she’s got. Dad seemed perfectly happy with my explanation.