Illustrated International Day of Happiness scene — AI-generated artwork behind this special day's word search puzzle
Play a International Day of Happiness word search free online. We built the 12-word list around what it marks, and the customs and symbols around it, then scattered it across a 15×15 grid — horizontal, vertical and diagonal. Find them all to clear the board.
Words to find: HAPPINESS, JOYFUL, SMILES, LAUGHTER, KINDNESS, GRATITUDE, MINDFULNESS, MEDITATION, COMMUNITY, SHARING, EMBRACE, HIGHFIVE.
Every word on the list appears exactly once. Words can run forwards or backwards, so scan both directions before you move on.
International Day of Happiness word list, defined
HAPPINESS/hæp.nɪs.nɪs/ · noun
A state of being happy; a feeling of joy or contentment. A feeling of well-being and contentment. Related: joy, cheerfulness, contentment, bliss.
JOYFUL/dʒɔɪfl/ · adjective
Feeling or expressing great pleasure or delight; characterized by or expressing joy. Related: happy, cheerful, merry, delighted.
SMILES/smɑɪlz/ · verb, noun
To smile; a feeling or expression of happiness, pleasure, or amusement. A facial expression in which the lips are curved upwards and the corners of the mouth are raised. Related: grin, laugh, beam, giggle.
LAUGHTER/ˈlæftər/ · noun, verb
The expression of joy or amusement, typically characterized by a loud, ringing sound. To laugh is to express joy or amusement, often with a loud, ringing sound. Related: giggle, chuckle, smile, grin.
KINDNESS/kɪndnəs/ · noun
The quality of being friendly, generous, and considerate. Kindness is a feeling or attitude of goodwill towards others. Related: friendliness, generosity, considerateness, charity.
GRATITUDE/ˈɡrætɪtʊd/ · noun
A feeling of appreciation for what is received especially good things. A state of being thankful. Related: appreciation, thankfulness, thank, acknowledgment.
MINDFULNESS/ˈmaɪnd.fʊlnəs/ · noun
The quality of being present and fully engaged with whatever you are doing in the moment, often cultivated through meditation and other practices. Related: awareness, presence, meditation, contemplation.
MEDITATION/mɛdɪˈteɪʃən/ · noun
The act of giving your attention to something, especially to achieve a peaceful state of mind. Meditation is a practice of training your mind to focus and become more aware of your thoughts and feelings. Related: contemplation, reflection, prayer, meditate.
COMMUNITY/kəˈmjuːnɪti/ · noun
A group of people living together in the same area, sharing common interests, or having a common goal. A feeling of fellowship or common interest among people having a common background or interest. Related: society, group, association, collective.
SHARING/ˈʃɛərɪŋ/ · verb, noun
The act of sharing something, such as information, resources, or feelings, with others. To make something available to be used or experienced by others. Related: participating, collaborating, cooperating, contributing.
EMBRACE/ɛmˈbreɪs/ · verb, noun
To hold someone or something close to one's body, typically as a gesture of affection or friendship. A close or intimate relationship. Related: clasp, enclose, enfold, grip.