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Synonym Shuffle - "Happy" Trivia Quiz

Has your English teacher ever told you that your word choice was weak? Well, say no more! Here are 15 synonyms to help you make your writing stronger! The word "happy" is the focus of the synonyms in this quiz.

A collection quiz by trident. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
trident

Time
3 mins

Type

Quiz #
418,335

Updated
Nov 23 24

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Very Easy

Avg Score
15 / 15

Plays
519

Awards
Top 5% quiz!

Last 3 plays: jonathanw55 (15/15), Guest 71 (15/15), maryhouse (15/15).

Find the 15 words that can be considered synonyms of the word "happy."

There are 15 correct entries. Get 3 incorrect and the game ends.

forlorn jubilant upbeat jolly glum gleeful mournful sorrowful blissful thrilled joyful delighted cheerful bereaved doleful ecstatic exultant pleased glad melancholy elated despondent pessimistic merry

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Jul 31 2025 : jonathanw55: 15/15
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Jul 30 2025 : maryhouse: 15/15
Jul 30 2025 : Guest 130: 15/15
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

Answer:

We can see some of the minor differences between these words so you can better understand when to use them in your writing. "Glad" reflects simple contentment or satisfaction, while "pleased" indicates happiness derived from a specific outcome or achievement. "Cheerful" suggests lighthearted joy that is often outwardly expressed, "upbeat" emphasizes a consistently positive or optimistic attitude, and "merry" conveys playful, festive happiness, often linked to social or celebratory occasions.

Moving to stronger emotions, "elated" conveys a sense of soaring excitement, "delighted" refers to deep joy often sparked by a pleasant surprise, and "thrilled" suggests intense enthusiasm or exhilaration. "Jolly" implies hearty, sociable happiness, often lighthearted and infectious, while "gleeful" captures exuberant joy, sometimes with a sense of triumph or playful delight.

At the highest intensity, "ecstatic" describes overpowering happiness, "blissful" emphasizes serene and perfect joy, "jubilant" highlights celebratory happiness, often shared publicly, and "exultant" reflects triumphant joy linked to a victory or success.

The other terms were all antonyms for the word "happy."

Source: Author trident

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