happg lucky Flashcards
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What is the basic nominative meaning of the adjective happy?
Feeling, showing, or causing pleasure or satisfaction
Example: She looks so happy.
What does ‘happy as a Greeting’ mean?
Used to show good wishes for someone’s celebration
Example: Happy Birthday!
What does ‘happy as Willing to Help’ signify?
Used to say you are glad to do something
Example: I’m happy to help.
What does ‘happy as Lucky Situation’ refer to?
Something good happened by chance
Example: We met by a happy accident.
What does ‘happy as Suitable or Right’ mean in a literary context?
Something is a good or proper choice
Example: A happy solution to the problem.
What is the meaning of ‘the happy day’?
A special or important day, usually a wedding day
Example: Their wedding is the happy day.
What does ‘the happy event’ refer to?
A way to talk about the birth of a baby
Example: They are waiting for the happy event.
What does ‘happy ever after’ mean?
A perfect and joyful life after marriage
Example: The prince and princess lived happy ever after.
What is meant by ‘happy place’?
A place where someone feels good, relaxed, or safe
Example: The beach is my happy place.
What does ‘not be a happy camper’ signify?
To be unhappy or annoyed about something
Example: She was not a happy camper after the meeting.
What is the derivative noun of ‘happy’?
Happiness
Example: She felt happiness on her birthday.
What does the adjective ‘unhappy’ mean?
Not happy
Example: He was unhappy about losing the game.
What is the adverb form of ‘happy’?
Happily
Example: They lived happily in their new home.
What does the noun ‘unhappiness’ mean?
The feeling of being sad or not happy
Example: His face showed unhappiness.
What is the comparative form of ‘happy’?
Happier
Example: She looks happier today than yesterday.
What is the superlative form of ‘happy’?
Happiest
Example: That was the happiest day of my life.
What is the basic nominative meaning of the adjective lucky?
Having good things happen to you by chance
Example: I’m going to Japan. Lucky you!
What is the derivative meaning of ‘lucky’?
Bringing good luck
Example: Six is my lucky number.
What does ‘get lucky’ mean?
To meet someone you can have a sexual or romantic relationship with
Example: You might get lucky at the party.
What does ‘you should be so lucky!’ imply?
Something is very unlikely to happen
Example: “Maybe he’ll take me to Paris.” – “You should be so lucky!”
What is the noun form of ‘lucky’?
Luck
Example: He had good luck in the game.
What does the adjective ‘unlucky’ mean?
Not lucky; having bad luck
Example: It was an unlucky day for me.
What is the adverb form of ‘lucky’?
Luckily
Example: Luckily, we found the lost dog.
What does the adverb ‘unluckily’ mean?
In an unlucky way; by bad chance
Example: Unluckily, it rained during the picnic.
