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happier

adj.
A1 Beginner US //ˈhæpiɝ// UK //hˈæpɪɐ// hap·pi·er

adj. feeling more joy, satisfaction, or pleasure than before. You use this to compare how you feel now to how you felt in the past.

adj. the comparative form of 'happy', indicating a greater degree of joy, contentment, or satisfaction. Typically follows a linking verb or precedes a noun in a comparative clause.


SIMPLE

I feel much happier now that the sun is shining.

CONTEXTUAL

After moving closer to her family, she noticed she was significantly happier in her daily life.

COMPLEX

The researchers found that participants were notably happier when they prioritised social connections over material acquisitions, suggesting that community ties are central to long-term well-being.

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Usage

The comparative form of 'happy'; usually followed by 'than' when making a direct comparison between two things.

Pitfall

I am more happier todayI am happier today'Happier' is already a comparative; adding 'more' is a double comparison error common among learners.

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