happy vs sad

Definitions

adjective

1. marked by good fortune
2. enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
3. well expressed and to the point
4. eagerly disposed to act or to be of service

Examples

I'm still feeling a bit cranially sprained, mind you, but the cat seems perfectly happy to be spending a snow day on the couch with me, watching S3 of Mission: Impossible.

The old ceiling and bar brought back many memories of happy carefree days of yore to those present.

And while everyone around wished the couple a happy married life, one of the guests decided to be a little cheeky.

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Definitions

adjective

1. bad; unfortunate
2. of things that make you feel sad
3. experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness

Examples

There is a tradition of magickal practice in my family but sadly it fell into abeyance a couple of generations back.

Sadly, none of a myriad of ingenious contraptions, despite inventors' claims, puts forth more energy than it absorbs.

It brings prestige to Scotland on a shoestring, and a great deal is done by people for whom it's a crusade, not a job.

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