Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
happy-as-a-lark
idiom
/ˈhæpi əz ə lɑrk/
Definition
Being extremely happy and carefree.
Examples
- After receiving the good news about his promotion, John was happy-as-a-lark.
- The children ran outside to play, happy-as-a-lark in the sunshine.
Meaning
The phrase ‘happy-as-a-lark’ describes a state of being in high spirits, often characterized by joy and contentment, similar to the cheerful behavior of a lark, a small songbird.
Synonyms
- joyful
- elated
- cheerful
- jubilant
- overjoyed
