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