You would feel happy if you were offered a good job, but you’d be overjoyed to see a close friend after a long time. These two words describe different degrees of joy. You might only be overjoyed at a job offer if it was your dream job, but you would be more than happy if you were actually close to the friend. When someone’s happiness is visible in their behavior, you can say they’re in a chirpy mood. However, this is somewhat informal, so it’s more correct to talk about their blithe manner. There are also specific words to discuss a quieter sort of happiness. Eating a warm meal will make your content, but you could be blissful after relaxing outside on a pleasant day. A blissful person might have a beatific smile, suggesting that they feel figuratively blessed. However, “beatific” is typically only used for someone’s expression, not their mood. In some literature, you might read about a gay disposition – though this refers to a cheerful state, this usage is now old-fashioned, so it’s most likely not the best word you can use. Let’s look at some more ways to describe feelings of joy.