happy for

adjective
UK: /ˈhæpi fɔː/
US: /ˈhæpi fɔːr/

  1. Feeling pleased and showing support for someone's success or good fortune.

    1. I am so happy for you and your new job! [ ] [ ]
    2. She was genuinely happy for her friend when she got married, even though she was single. [ ] [ ]

  2. Expressing joy or pleasure on behalf of another person, indicating a positive reaction to their good news.

    1. I am very happy for you; congratulations! [ ] [ ]
    2. We are so happy for you both and wish you all the best in your future endeavors. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "happy for" in English means: Feeling pleased and showing support for someone's success or good fortune., Expressing joy or pleasure on behalf of another person, indicating a positive reaction to their good news..

The phonetic transcription of "happy for" is /ˈhæpi fɔː/ in British English and /ˈhæpi fɔːr/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Example usage of "happy for": "I am so happy for you and your new job!". More examples on the page.