Felicísimo (en. Very happy)
/feliˈsisimo/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
adjective
One who experiences extreme or intense happiness.
He feels very happy upon receiving good news.
Se siente felicísimo al recibir buenas noticias.
Usually used to describe someone who is very pleased.
He was very happy at his birthday party.
Estaba felicísimo en su fiesta de cumpleaños.
Indicates a state of absolute joy.
The news of his promotion left him very happy.
La noticia de su promoción lo dejó felicísimo.
Etymology
From the superlative of 'happy,' which comes from the Latin 'felix, felicis.'
Common Phrases and Expressions
to be very happy
To be in a state of great happiness.
estar felicísimo
I feel very happy
Expression to indicate a high level of personal happiness.
me siento felicísimo
very happy to see you
To be very pleased to meet someone.
felicísimo de verte
Related Words
happy
One who has joy or happiness.
feliz
happiness
A mood of someone who feels fully satisfied.
felicidad
fortunate
One who is lucky or in a favorable situation.
afortunado
Slang Meanings
To be on top of the world
After receiving the award, he was on top of the world, in other words, very happy.
Después de recibir el premio, estaba en la cima del mundo, o sea, felicísimo.
To soar high
When his team won, he soared high; it was clear that he was very happy.
Cuando su equipo ganó, voló alto, se notaba que era felicísimo.