Synonyms and antonyms of To be, or to become happy or happier in British Thesaurus

rejoice in (mainly literary)

mainly literary to be very happy about something

brighten (verb)

to start looking or feeling happier

treasure (verb)

to feel happy, for example because you are doing something that you enjoy

look forward to ()

to feel happy and excited about something that is going to happen

thrive on ()

to become successful or happy in a particular situation, especially one that other people would not enjoy

rejoice (verb)

mainly literary to feel very happy about something, or to celebrate something in a happy way

cheer (verb)

if you are cheered by something such as a piece of news, it makes you happier or less worried

be happy for someone ()

to be pleased because something good has happened to someone else

live happily ever after ()

to be happy for the rest of your life

jump for joy ()

to be very pleased about something

anticipate (verb)

to be excited about something enjoyable that is going to happen soon

be a box of birds ()

to be happy or in good health

be all smiles ()

to seem very happy or friendly

be in good heart ()

to be feeling happy and hopeful

be in seventh heaven ()

to feel extremely happy

be in your element ()

to feel very happy and comfortable in a situation

belong (verb)

to feel happy and comfortable in a particular place or with a particular group of people

be over the moon (about something) ()

to be very happy about something

bounce back ()

to become healthy, happy, or successful again after something bad has happened to you

bubble with ()

to be full of a happy or excited feeling

buck up (informal)

informal to try to make someone happier, or to become happier

find your feet ()

to start to feel confident and able to deal with something

flip (verb)

to become very enthusiastic or happy

get/become established ()

to start feeling happy, confident, and successful in a new job or place

get over ()

to start to feel happy or well again after something bad has happened to you

get over ()

to start to forget someone and feel happy again after a relationship has ended

gleam (verb)

if your eyes gleam, you look excited or happy

glow (verb)

to show strong and happy emotion, especially in your face

go mad ()

to become extremely excited and happy

heal (verb)

if an emotional problem heals, or if something heals it, you become happy again

jump for joy ()

to jump into the air because you are very happy

laugh up your sleeve ()

to be secretly happy, especially because someone who you do not want to succeed has failed or made a mistake

lift (verb)

if a bad mood or bad feeling lifts, you start to feel happier

lift (verb)

if a weight or burden lifts or is lifted from you, you stop worrying about something and feel happier

lift (noun)

informal if something gives you a lift, or if you get a lift from it, it makes you feel happier

move on ()

to start to continue with your life after you have dealt successfully with a bad experience

perk up ()

if someone perks up, or if something perks them up, they begin to feel happier or more lively

soar (verb)

if your spirits or hopes soar, you suddenly feel very happy and hopeful

take courage from something ()

to feel more confident and hopeful because of something

take heart (from something) ()

to feel happier or less worried because of something

thrive (verb)

to become very successful, happy, or healthy

turn the/a corner ()

to begin to be healthy, happy, or successful again after a difficult period