happy as a lark
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Meaning · English
Very happy (sometimes with the extra connotations of being carefree or unaware of grimmer realities).
Register: colloquial
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
She's happy as a lark with her ten dollar pay raise, even though the long-term prospects for the business are not good.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “happy as a lark” mean?
Very happy (sometimes with the extra connotations of being carefree or unaware of grimmer realities).
Is “happy as a lark” formal or informal?
happy as a lark is generally colloquial.