# happier

/ˈhæpiɝ/ (US) · /hˈæpɪɐ/ (UK) · CEFR A1 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/happier
Updated: 2026-05-02

## Definition

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

For teachers: 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.

## Examples

- I feel much happier now that the sun is shining.
- After moving closer to her family, she noticed she was significantly happier in her daily life.
- 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.

## Pitfalls

- Not "I am more happier today" but "I am happier today" — 'Happier' is already a comparative; adding 'more' is a double comparison error common among learners.

## Usage notes

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

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