"happier" meaning in English

See happier in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

IPA: /ˈhæpiə/ [Received-Pronunciation], /ˈhæpɪə/ [Received-Pronunciation], /ˈhæpiɚ/ [General-American]
Head templates: {{head|en|comparative adjective}} happier
  1. comparative form of happy: more happy Tags: comparative, form-of Form of: happy (extra: more happy)
    Sense id: en-happier-en-adj-hhSFyAGa Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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