18
happy
16
hopeful(adjective, upset, happy, heavy, apathetic)
13
cheerful(adjective, happy)
11
elated(adjective, happy)
10
carefree
9
cheery
7
buoyant
5
delighted
5
joyful(adjective, happy)
4
euphoric
3
glad
3
gleeful
3
spirited(adjective, happy)
3
blissful
3
blithe
3
encouraged(adjective, happy)
3
jocund
3
up(adjective, happy)
2
jocose
2
jolly
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