down in the mouth / down in the dumps.
Happiness and hope are like bright light or bright colors. Sadness and lack of hope
are like darkness or dark colors.
The future looks very bright / rosy. She brightened up when she heard the news. His
face lit up when he saw them. They had shining eyes and beaming / dazzling smiles.
The bride looked radiant. You have to look for the light at the end of the tunnel. He
was in a black mood. I was feeling blue. There’s no point in having these dark
thoughts. His face darkened. They led a grey empty existence. I’m afraid the outlook
is very gloomy / bleak / dismal. The news cast a shadow over the evening.
Words you can use instead of “Happy”. Happy is a very general word. Here are some
words with more specific meanings that sound more natural and appropriate in
particular situations.
Feeling happy at a particular time: cheerful, in a good mood, light-hearted.
Always happy: happy-go-lucky, cheerful, good-natured, optimistic, contented,
positive.
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