happy ever after
Synonym of happily ever afterSynonym of happily ever after (“a story, or a conclusion to a story, in which all the loose ends of the plot are tied up, and all the main characters are left in a state of contentment or happiness”).
» Tom must be very happy after winning the race.
Tom ist bestimmt glücklich und zufrieden, nachdem er das Rennen gewonnen hat. — Pfirsichbaeumchen
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2 sensesSynonym of happily ever after (“a story, or a conclusion to a story, in which all the loose ends of the plot are tied up, and all the main characters are left in a state of contentment or happiness”).
(broadly)Synonym of happily ever after (“a happy period of time which is imagined never to end; specifically, the state of happiness in which one or more people (typically a loving couple) dwell for the rest of his, her, their, etc., lives”).
Examples
11 sentencesTom must be very happy after winning the race.
deTom ist bestimmt glücklich und zufrieden, nachdem er das Rennen gewonnen hat. — Pfirsichbaeumchen
Tom was happy to be home after being away for so long.
Tom is happy to be home after being away for so long.
Tom seemed to be a lot happier after you showed up.
He must be very happy after winning the race.
Origin
From happily ever after (adverb).From happily ever after (adverb).
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Forms
plural: happy ever afters| Singular | happy ever after |
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