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HOW TO PRONOUNCE

happier

/ˈhæpi.ɚ/

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What does happier mean?

adjective

  1. comparative form of happy: more happy

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IPA pronunciation

/ˈhæpi.ɚ/

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The misunderstood woman was supposed to be unhappy with her husband, but she would not have been any happier with another man.
René DoumicGeorge Sand: Some Aspects of Her Life and WritingsTranslated by Alys HallardProject Gutenberg ebook #138
“I cannot imagine Henry ever to have been happier,” continued Mary presently, “than when he had succeeded in getting your brother’s commission.”
Jane AustenMansfield ParkProject Gutenberg ebook #141
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I also thought quite sincerely that she would be happier with a clean animal like me than with that tormenting little lunatic.
G. K. (Gilbert Keith) ChestertonThe innocence of Father BrownProject Gutenberg ebook #204
He was mistaken there, for she was far happier for having Diamond with her than if she had been wandering about alone.
George MacDonaldAt the Back of the North WindProject Gutenberg ebook #225
“I’ve often thought we should be much happier if we hauled out at Otter Island instead of this crowded place,” said Matkah.
Rudyard KiplingThe Jungle BookProject Gutenberg ebook #236