happy as a lark

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Definition of happy as a lark in English English dictionary

Very happy (sometimes with the extra connotations of being carefree or unaware of grimmer realities)

She's happy as a lark with her ten dollar pay raise, even though the long-term prospects for the business are not good.

Hyphenation

Hap·py as a lark

Turkish pronunciation

häpi äz ı lärk

Pronunciation

/ˈhapē ˈaz ə ˈlärk/ /ˈhæpiː ˈæz ə ˈlɑːrk/

Etymology

() Derived from comparison to the seemingly cheerful birdsong of a lark.