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happiness [noun]

the feeling of being happy

US /ˈhæp.i.nəs/ 
UK /ˈhæp.i.nəs/ 
Example: 

It was only later in life that she found happiness and peace of mind

Oxford Essential Dictionary

happiness

 noun (no plural)
the feeling of being happy

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English

happiness

happiness /ˈhæpinəs, ˈhæpinɪs/ BrE AmE noun [uncountable]
[Word Family: noun: ↑happiness ≠ ↑unhappiness; adverb: ↑happily ≠ ↑unhappily; adjective: ↑happy ≠ ↑unhappy]
the state of being happy:
Juliet’s eyes shone with happiness.
We want our children to have the best possible chance of happiness.

Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

happiness

hap·pi·ness [happiness happinesses]   [ˈhæpinəs]  ;   [ˈhæpinəs]  noun uncountable

to find true happiness

Her eyes shone with happiness.

Their grandchildren are a constant source of happiness.

Main entry: happyderived

Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary

happiness / ˈhæp.i.nəs / noun [ U ]

B1 the feeling of being happy:

It was only later in life that she found happiness and peace of mind.

formal Will you join me in wishing the bride and groom every happiness?

Merriam-Webster's Advanced Learner's Dictionary

happiness

hap·pi·ness /ˈhæpinəs/ noun, pl -ness·es
1 [noncount] : the state of being happy : joy
• They made a toast to long life and happiness.
• They found happiness together.
2 [count] somewhat formal : an experience that makes you happy
• I wish them every happiness. [=I hope that they will be very happy