Feeling "Happy" - Flashcard set (with images)
Happy
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: feeling pleasure and enjoyment because of your life, situation, etc.
She was a very happy child.
I can see that you’re not happy in your work. [=I can see that you do not enjoy your work]
You don’t look happy. What’s the problem?
: showing or causing feelings of pleasure and enjoyment
I could hear the children’s happy laughter in the other room.
She had a very happy childhood.
They’ve had a very happy marriage.
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Playful
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: happy and full of energy : eager to play
She’s an old dog, but she’s still very playful.
playful kittens
: showing that you are having fun and not being serious
He had a playful expression on his face.
a playful tone of voice
You’re certainly in a playful mood!
She gave him a light playful slap on the knee.
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Content
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: pleased and satisfied : not needing more
The baby looks content in her crib.
A fancy hotel is not necessary; I’d be content with a warm meal and a clean place to sleep.
No, I don’t want to play. I’m content to watch.
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Interested
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: wanting to learn more about something or to become involved in something
The listeners were all greatly/very interested in the lecture.
students who are interested in archaeology
I’d be interested to learn more about his background.
: having the desire to do or have something
Are you interested in playing tennis? [=would you like to play tennis?]
Would you be interested in another cup of coffee? [=would you like another cup of coffee?]
I asked him if he wanted to play tennis, but he said he wasn’t interested.
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Proud
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: very happy and pleased because of something you have done, something you own, someone you know or are related to, etc. : feeling pride
They are the proud parents of a hero.
I was proud that I never gave in.
She’s the proud owner of a new car.
I am proud of what we have accomplished.
She’s very proud of her daughter.
He has a record to be proud of.
I’m proud to know him.
: causing someone to feel very happy and pleased : causing a feeling of pride
It was one of the proudest moments of my life. [=when I felt most proud]
Her proudest accomplishment was to finish school.
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Accepted
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: to regard (someone) as belonging to a group
She felt that her in-laws had never really accepted her (as a member of the family).
She doesn’t yet feel accepted (by her in-laws).
The new family was quickly accepted into the community.
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Powerful
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: having the ability to control or influence people or things
rich and powerful people
a powerful ally
The country is becoming more and more powerful.
: having a strong effect on someone or something
powerful drugs that attack cancer cells
The cash bonus provides a powerful incentive to workers.
powerful emotions/images
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Peaceful
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: quiet and calm : without noise, excitement, etc.
a peaceful countryside
The park is so peaceful and quiet.
: not involving violence or force
a peaceful rally/demonstration/protest
They settled the conflict by peaceful means.
We need to find a peaceful alternative to war.
: not liking or wanting to fight : preferring peace
They are a peaceful [=peaceable] people.
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Trusting
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: tending to believe that other people are honest, good, etc.
He is too naive and trusting and often lets people take advantage of him.
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Optimistic
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: having or showing hope for the future : expecting good things to happen
Both of them were optimistic about the future of the town.
He has an optimistic view of the company’s future.
People are increasingly optimistic that the problem can be corrected.
Somehow he remained optimistic despite all that had happened to him.
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Aroused
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: to cause (an emotional or mental state)
He tried to sneak past without arousing suspicion. [=without causing people to become suspicious]
Their comments aroused our anger/curiosity. [=their comments made us angry/curious]
The report aroused a great deal of public interest/debate.
She aroused [=inspired] great loyalty in her friends and extreme hatred in her enemies.
: to excite (someone) sexually
The husky sound of her voice could always arouse him.
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Cheeky
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: rude and showing a lack of respect often in a way that seems playful or amusing
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Free
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: able to do what you want to do : able to move, go, or act without being stopped
You are free to leave.
You’re (entirely) free to do whatever you want to do.
We were free to choose from among several options.
: not controlled by a harsh ruler or laws
He dreamed of a day when his people would be free.
a free society
I can say whatever I want to say. This is a free country.
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Joyful
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: feeling, causing, or showing great happiness : full of joy
a joyful family reunion
the children’s joyful faces
joyful news
We were joyful at the news.
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Curious
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: having a desire to learn or know more about something or someone
The cat was naturally curious about its new surroundings.
They were curious to find out who won the game.
We’re curious about why you never called us.
: strange, unusual, or unexpected
She found a curious old clock in the attic.
That’s curious [=weird, strange, odd]—I thought I left my keys right here.
The birds were engaged in some curious behavior.
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Inquisitive
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: tending to ask questions : having a desire to know or learn more
She was very inquisitive [=curious] as a child.
an inquisitive mind
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Successful
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: having the correct or desired result : ending in success
a successful attempt
The treatment was successful.
a successful movie [=a movie that makes a large profit]
Our search was successful. [=we found what we were searching for]
: having gotten or achieved wealth, respect, or fame
a successful businesswoman
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Confident
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: having a feeling or belief that you can do something well or succeed at something : having confidence
The class made me more confident (about myself).
a confident young businesswoman
I am confident about my ability to do the job.
: showing that you have confidence
a confident smile
They have a confident air about them.
His voice sounded confident.
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Respected
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: admired by many people
She is a highly respected professor.
He is one of the most respected people in the film industry.
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Valued
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: to think that (someone or something) is important or useful
She values the time she spends with her family.
He values her advice/opinions.
The items/objects are highly valued by collectors.
The herbs are valued for their medicinal properties.
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Courageous
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: very brave : having or showing courage
a courageous soldier
She was a courageous woman who wasn’t afraid to support unpopular causes.
a courageous act/decision
a courageous [=fearless] companion
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Creative
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: having or showing an ability to make new things or think of new ideas
He was more creative [=imaginative] than the other students.
She’s a very creative person.
She has one of the most creative minds in the business.
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Loving
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: feeling or showing love : affectionate
a loving home/family
a loving glance
a loving husband/wife
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Thankful
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: glad that something has happened or not happened, that something or someone exists, etc.
I’m thankful (that) we were not on the boat when the storm hit.
Everyone was thankful to hear the good news.
We have so much to be thankful for.
I’m very thankful [=grateful] for all the help they’ve given me.
I’m so thankful for my family.
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Sensitive
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: easily upset by the things that people think or say about you
a moody, sensitive teenager
He acts like a tough guy, but he’s really very sensitive to criticism.
She’s painfully/overly sensitive about her looks. [=she cares very/too much about what people say or think about her looks]
a sensitive soul [=a person who is easily hurt emotionally]
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Intimate
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: having a very close relationship : very warm and friendly
an intimate acquaintance
They remained intimate friends throughout their lives.
We have an intimate friendship with our neighbors. = We are on intimate terms with our neighbors. [=we are very close friends with our neighbors]
: very personal or private
intimate thoughts/feelings
intimate secrets
sharing an intimate moment
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Hopeful
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: full of hope
The mood is sad rather than hopeful.
a hopeful message
: feeling or showing hope
He was hopeful that things would get better soon.
I still feel hopeful about the future.
She is hopeful of winning the race.
a hopeful tone of voice
: giving someone feelings of hope
There are hopeful signs that the crisis may end soon.
The movie has a hopeful ending.
Investigators report that there have been some hopeful developments in the case.
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Inspired
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: very good or clever
She gave an inspired performance.
He was an inspired choice for the role.
an inspired guess
: having a particular cause or influence
Her comments were politically inspired. [=they were made for political reasons]
— often used in combination
Italian-inspired architecture
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