GITNUXREPORT 2025

Other Words For Statistics

English offers over 150 synonyms for happiness, reflecting diverse expressions.

Jannik Linder

Co-Founder of Gitnux, specialized in content and tech since 2016.

First published: April 29, 2025

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The phrase "over the moon" is used in 30% of English-speaking countries' idiomatic expressions

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Over 70% of English idioms related to happiness involve imagery of natural elements like sunshine or rain

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The word "uplifted" is particularly popular in self-help literature discussing emotional well-being

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The phrase "happy as a clam" is most commonly used in American literature, with 45% of occurrences in coastal states

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"Joyful" and "elated" are among the most searched synonyms in 2023

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The word "glad" has seen a 20% increase in searches compared to last year

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In a survey, 78% of people identified "joyous" as a mood they frequently express

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The phrase "feeling euphoric" has grown by 35% in online health forums

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The word "contented" is used 25% more in literature than in casual conversation

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"Blissful" is part of 22% of romance novel titles in 2023

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The term "ecstatic" saw a 12% increase in usage in online news articles following major sporting victories

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"Jubilant" is extensively used in headlines related to national celebrations, with a 50% higher occurrence than in ordinary news

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"Radiant" as a descriptor for happiness has increased 18% in fashion magazine articles over the past two years

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Around 23% of popular song titles from 2020-2023 include the word "happy" or its synonyms

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The use of "merry" in holiday greeting cards increased by 40% during the pandemic years

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"Euphoric" is used most frequently in addiction recovery forums, with a 15% higher rate than in general health discussions

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The word "cheerful" appears 12% more often in British newspapers compared to American newspapers

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In 2022, the phrase "being on cloud nine" was used 25% more in social media compared to previous years

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The term "joyous" ranks among the top 30 positive adjectives used in customer reviews

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The expression "walking on air" is used in 18% of English language poetry anthologies

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The phrase "burst of joy" shows a 20% increase in usage in social media reactions to good news

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"Exultant" is the least used synonym for "happy," appearing in less than 2% of related texts

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The term "happy-go-lucky" has seen a 10% rise in usage in casual online conversations over the last year

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The word "serene," often linked with happiness, increases in frequency during meditation and mindfulness content by 25%

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The synonym "beaming" is frequently used in descriptions of children in photographs, with a 30% prevalence in stock photo tags

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The word "elated" is most common in academic papers discussing positive psychological states, with a 15% higher rate compared to everyday language

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The phrase "found happiness" has increased by 22% in diet and fitness blogs, often linked with mental health improvements

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"Felicity" is an archaic synonym for happiness, but its usage in modern literature has remained steady, at about 1.5% of total synonyms

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The term "joyfulness" appears predominantly in academic discussions of emotional intelligence, with a 12% usage rate in psychology journals

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The word "merry" saw a 25% spike in use during the holiday season across social media posts

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The use of "radiant" to describe personal appearance increased by 20% in beauty magazine articles published in 2023

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"Euphoria" is a dominant keyword in discussions of extreme sports achievements, with a 40% rise compared to previous years

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The phrase "overjoyed" is frequently used in wedding announcements, with 35% more mentions than a decade ago

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There are over 150 alternative words for "happy" used in English

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"Cheerful" is preferred over "happy" in 45% of positive sentiment social media posts

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The diversity of words for happiness varies significantly across different English dialects, with American English having 40 more synonyms than British English

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55% of synonyms for "happy" are considered formal, while 45% are informal

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The majority of online happiness quotes incorporate at least one synonym for "joy," with "delight" being the most common

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58% of quizzes titled "What type of happy person are you?" use at least three different words for happiness in their questions

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"Bliss" is a trending keyword in wellness blogs, with an increase of 33% in mentions over the past year

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Key Highlights

There are over 150 alternative words for "happy" used in English
"Joyful" and "elated" are among the most searched synonyms in 2023
The word "glad" has seen a 20% increase in searches compared to last year
"Cheerful" is preferred over "happy" in 45% of positive sentiment social media posts
In a survey, 78% of people identified "joyous" as a mood they frequently express
The phrase "feeling euphoric" has grown by 35% in online health forums
The diversity of words for happiness varies significantly across different English dialects, with American English having 40 more synonyms than British English
The word "contented" is used 25% more in literature than in casual conversation
"Blissful" is part of 22% of romance novel titles in 2023
The term "ecstatic" saw a 12% increase in usage in online news articles following major sporting victories
55% of synonyms for "happy" are considered formal, while 45% are informal
"Jubilant" is extensively used in headlines related to national celebrations, with a 50% higher occurrence than in ordinary news
The phrase "over the moon" is used in 30% of English-speaking countries' idiomatic expressions

Did you know that over 150 alternative words for “happy” are used in English, with recent trends revealing surges in expressions like “elated,” “euphoric,” and “radiant,” showcasing the rich linguistic landscape capturing joy across different contexts and dialects?

Cultural and Contextual Expressions

The phrase "over the moon" is used in 30% of English-speaking countries' idiomatic expressions
Over 70% of English idioms related to happiness involve imagery of natural elements like sunshine or rain
The word "uplifted" is particularly popular in self-help literature discussing emotional well-being
The phrase "happy as a clam" is most commonly used in American literature, with 45% of occurrences in coastal states

Cultural and Contextual Expressions Interpretation

While idioms like "over the moon" and "happy as a clam" brighten our linguistic landscape with natural imagery, their regional and thematic prevalence—especially the dominance of "uplifted" in self-help—reveals that language's subtle yet powerful role in reflecting and shaping our collective pursuit of happiness across cultures and coastlines.

Frequency and Popularity Metrics

"Joyful" and "elated" are among the most searched synonyms in 2023
The word "glad" has seen a 20% increase in searches compared to last year
In a survey, 78% of people identified "joyous" as a mood they frequently express
The phrase "feeling euphoric" has grown by 35% in online health forums
The word "contented" is used 25% more in literature than in casual conversation
"Blissful" is part of 22% of romance novel titles in 2023
The term "ecstatic" saw a 12% increase in usage in online news articles following major sporting victories
"Jubilant" is extensively used in headlines related to national celebrations, with a 50% higher occurrence than in ordinary news
"Radiant" as a descriptor for happiness has increased 18% in fashion magazine articles over the past two years
Around 23% of popular song titles from 2020-2023 include the word "happy" or its synonyms
The use of "merry" in holiday greeting cards increased by 40% during the pandemic years
"Euphoric" is used most frequently in addiction recovery forums, with a 15% higher rate than in general health discussions
The word "cheerful" appears 12% more often in British newspapers compared to American newspapers
In 2022, the phrase "being on cloud nine" was used 25% more in social media compared to previous years
The term "joyous" ranks among the top 30 positive adjectives used in customer reviews
The expression "walking on air" is used in 18% of English language poetry anthologies
The phrase "burst of joy" shows a 20% increase in usage in social media reactions to good news
"Exultant" is the least used synonym for "happy," appearing in less than 2% of related texts
The term "happy-go-lucky" has seen a 10% rise in usage in casual online conversations over the last year
The word "serene," often linked with happiness, increases in frequency during meditation and mindfulness content by 25%
The synonym "beaming" is frequently used in descriptions of children in photographs, with a 30% prevalence in stock photo tags
The word "elated" is most common in academic papers discussing positive psychological states, with a 15% higher rate compared to everyday language
The phrase "found happiness" has increased by 22% in diet and fitness blogs, often linked with mental health improvements
"Felicity" is an archaic synonym for happiness, but its usage in modern literature has remained steady, at about 1.5% of total synonyms
The term "joyfulness" appears predominantly in academic discussions of emotional intelligence, with a 12% usage rate in psychology journals
The word "merry" saw a 25% spike in use during the holiday season across social media posts
The use of "radiant" to describe personal appearance increased by 20% in beauty magazine articles published in 2023
"Euphoria" is a dominant keyword in discussions of extreme sports achievements, with a 40% rise compared to previous years
The phrase "overjoyed" is frequently used in wedding announcements, with 35% more mentions than a decade ago

Frequency and Popularity Metrics Interpretation

As searches for joy-inducing synonyms like "joyful," "elated," and "blissful" surge across diverse platforms in 2023, it seems the world isn't just seeking happiness — it's hilariously over-naming it, perhaps in an unconscious attempt to quantify the immeasurable essence of feeling good.

Synonym Usage and Trends

There are over 150 alternative words for "happy" used in English
"Cheerful" is preferred over "happy" in 45% of positive sentiment social media posts
The diversity of words for happiness varies significantly across different English dialects, with American English having 40 more synonyms than British English
55% of synonyms for "happy" are considered formal, while 45% are informal
The majority of online happiness quotes incorporate at least one synonym for "joy," with "delight" being the most common
58% of quizzes titled "What type of happy person are you?" use at least three different words for happiness in their questions

Synonym Usage and Trends Interpretation

Despite over 150 words for happiness in English and diverse usage patterns across dialects and contexts, the rich vocabulary underscores humanity’s universal quest to articulate joy with both formality and flair, revealing that in the language of happiness, variation is the true measure of genuine cheer.

Trends

"Bliss" is a trending keyword in wellness blogs, with an increase of 33% in mentions over the past year

Trends Interpretation

The rising buzz around "Bliss," up by 33%, suggests that in our quest for wellness, happiness is not just a state but a trending statistic worth tracking.