Happiness Happiness is a mental or emotional state of well-being characterized by positive or pleasant emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy. That's the word of the day. It's a strong word. It's a cool word. It's a word that is hard to achieve for some and others it comes completely natural. It's a word that makes others annoyed, which is the polar opposite. However, it's something to be. Making it also a verb. This is the word of the day.