happiness

a beam of (something)

informal A small but steadfast amount or source of something hopeful or positive. My lovely daughter has been a beam of joy in such a trying year of hardship. The charity is the sole beam of comfort to the many people displaced by war who have been reduced to such squalid conditions.
See also: beam, of

be the picture of (something)

To be ideal example of something (which is listed after "of"). Yes, Jill was in the hospital a few months ago, but she's the picture of health now. We went running together just the other day. Those photos of you and your family were so lovely. You all are the picture of happiness!
See also: of, picture

feel a glow of happiness

To feel delighted and content. The newlyweds are so cute—they really seem to be feeling a glow of happiness.
See also: feel, glow, happiness, of

jump for (something)

1. To move involuntarily because of some negative stimulus. Mary jumped for fright when Tom put his hand on her shoulder. The poor child jumped for pain when I pulled the bandage off.
2. To be filled with and energized by some positive emotion. The kids were jumping for excitement when we told them we were going to Disneyland. What's wrong? I thought you'd jump for joy when I told you the news.
See also: jump

jump from (something)

1. To hop or leap off of something (down to some lower level or position). The kids jumped from the platform into the foam ball pit.
2. To move involuntarily because of some negative stimulus. Mary jumped from fright when Tom put his hand on her shoulder. The poor child jumped from pain when I pulled the bandage off.
3. To be filled with and energized by some positive emotion. The kids were jumping from excitement when we told them we were going to Disneyland. What's wrong? I thought you'd jump from joy when I told you the news.
See also: jump

jump with (something)

1. To move involuntarily because of some negative stimulus. Mary jumped with alarm when Tom put his hand on her shoulder. The poor child jumped with pain when I pulled the bandage off.
2. To be filled with and made very active by a large number or amount of something. The club was jumping with an incredible blend of jazz and hip-hop. Their party was jumping with people by the end of the night.
3. To be filled with and energized by some positive emotion. The kids were jumping with excitement when we told them we were going to Disneyland. What's wrong? I thought you'd jump with joy when I told you the news.
See also: jump

money can't buy happiness

Wealth and material goods will not bring long-term happiness. The high rate of depression among lottery winners proves that money can't buy happiness.
See also: buy, happiness, money
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

feel a glow of happiness

 and feel a glow of contentment; feel a glow of satisfaction; feel a glow of peacefulness
Fig. to have a good feeling of some kind. Anne felt a glow of happiness as she held her new baby. Sitting by the lake, the lovers felt a warm glow of contentment.
See also: feel, glow, happiness, of
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

be the ˌpicture of ˈhealth, ˈhappiness, etc.

be completely or extremely healthy, etc: She’s the picture of happiness in this photo. He’s the picture of misery, isn’t he? Look at him standing there in the rain.
See also: of, picture
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • a beam of (something)
  • joy
  • home on
  • early beam
  • early beams
  • lovely weather for ducks
  • stare at
  • stare at (someone or something)
  • thank you for sharing
  • thanks for sharing
References in classic literature
Aside from the resemblance, the glow of her beauty, the purity of her feelings, the happiness of love were there depicted by a sort of magic.
Vendetta
Azerbaijan is among the hundred happiest countries in the world according to theUnited NationsannualWorld Happiness Report.
Azerbaijan among happiest countries in world
The Philippines is the 71st happiest country in the world, according to the United Nations' annual World Happiness Report for 2018.
Happiness index: Philippines rises to 71st
Landmark Group, a Middle East-based retail and hospitality conglomerate, was the exclusive retail partner at the "Global Dialogue for Happiness" forum as a precursor to the World Government Summit for the second consecutive year.
Landmark Group finds out what makes UAE residents happy
UAE's Minister of State for Happiness and Wellbeing Ohood Al-Roumi during her speech at the opening session of the Global Dialogue for Happiness in Dubai - Press Photo DUBAI -- 10 February 2018: UAE's Minister of State for Happiness and Wellbeing Ohood Al-Roumi announced on Saturday the first Global Happiness Policy Report, which sets out policies needed to make a genuine difference in the well-being of humanity.
1st Global Happiness Policy Report launched in Dubai
Although Jefferson's Declaration of Independence ties our national project to pursuing happiness, achieving that goal eludes some Americans; thus, many of our writers often portray a more complex experience than advertisements, such as Coke's "Open Happiness" campaign, suggest.
BOATS AGAINST THE CURRENT: AMERICAN PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS
Khalfan Al Roumi, Minister of State for Happiness and Wellbeing, at a workshop
UAE launches world's first Happiness Policy Manual
RAKBANK recently hosted the 'Happiness without Borders' workshop at its headquarters in Dubai Silicon Oasis, which brought together Chief Happiness and Positivity Ministers from various governmental entities.
RAKBANK hosts Happiness without Borders workshop
ABSTRACT: This study explored the meaning-making of happiness among the rural poor in a provincial community in the Philippines.
EXPLORING THE MEANING OF HAPPINESS AMONG RURAL POOR: A MIXED METHODS STUDY ON HAPPINESS IN A RURAL COMMUNITY
Understanding Happiness: A Critical Review of Positive Psychology.
Power, Mick. Understanding Happiness: A Critical Review of Positive Psychology
It seems that life is a constant pursuit of happiness, but when do we ever reach true bliss?
You're Happiest In Life At These 2 Ages
The thoughtful observer could envisage a "new" world that blossom's into a "new era" of high civilization with peace and prosperity, and hope and happiness. Instead, humanity has been ushered into the "global village", observably unprepared to manage national and international challenges that seem to suffocate hope and happiness of many.
Discovering Your Optimum "Happiness Index"
83% of people in Dubai consider themselves happy today, and 95% predict that they will be happy 5 years from now, according to a study released by the Smart Dubai Office at the first meeting of the "Happiness Champions" for the Smart Dubai Happiness Agenda.
Smart Dubai releases oHappiness Snapshoto study
A new formula could be the secret of happiness according to UAE officials.
UAE's Ministry of Happiness unveils formula for happiness
The provincial government of Madhya Pradesh has established a 'Ministry of Happiness' to measure the state's progress in terms of the welfare of its people and will address those factors that directly and indirectly impact the people's well-being.
Happiness Assured