with happiness

/wɪð ˈhæpɪnəs/
phraseIntermediate
informal

in a state of joy or contentment

The children played with happiness in the park.

The children were joyful while playing in the park.

He spoke with happiness about his achievements.

He expressed joy when talking about his accomplishments.

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This phrase is commonly used to describe a person's emotional state when performing an action.

Collocations

with happinessin a joyful mannerwith joysimilar to 'with happiness'

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Related Phrases

full of happinessphrase
completely joyful
burst of happinessphrase
sudden intense joy

💡Pro Tip

Emotional Context

Use 'with happiness' to describe actions done in a joyful or content state.

Gold Rule

Avoid Overuse

While 'with happiness' is expressive, avoid using it excessively in formal writing.

📖Word Origin

The phrase combines the preposition 'with' and the noun 'happiness', which comes from the Old French 'hapinesse' (good fortune) and ultimately from the Latin 'happiness' (good luck).

📝Usage Notes

This phrase is often used to describe someone's emotional state when performing an action, such as speaking, greeting, or celebrating.

Word Breakdown

with
in the state of
preposition
+
happiness
a state of joy or contentment
noun
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