Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
happy-as-a-clam
idiom
/ˈhæpi əz ə klæm/

Definition
A phrase used to describe someone who is very happy or content.

Examples
- After receiving the good news, she was happy-as-a-clam.
- He sat on the beach, happy-as-a-clam, soaking up the sun.
- Watching her children play brought her a happy-as-a-clam feeling.

Meaning
Feeling a great sense of joy or satisfaction, often without a care in the world.

Synonyms
- content
- joyful
- cheerful
- blissful
- elated