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permanent happiness

[/ˈpɜːrmənənt ˈhæpinəs/]
noun phrasefeminine
felicidade permanente
1. A state of lasting contentment, joy, and satisfaction that persists over time without diminishing
Many philosophers argue that permanent happiness is an unrealistic goal in human life.
Muitos filósofos argumentam que a felicidade permanente é um objetivo irrealista na vida humana.
2. A philosophical or spiritual condition of sustained well-being and fulfillment
The pursuit of permanent happiness has been a central theme in Eastern and Western philosophy.
A busca pela felicidade permanente tem sido um tema central na filosofia oriental e ocidental.
Synonyms
lasting happinessenduring joysustained contentmenteternal blissprolonged fulfillment
Antonyms
fleeting happinesstemporary joymomentary pleasuresadnesssuffering

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
felicidade permanente
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
felicidade eterna
Sometimes used interchangeably with stronger emphasis on eternity
Portugal
felicidade duradoura
More common alternative emphasizing durability

Related Idioms & Phrases

pursuit of happiness
state of bliss
lasting contentment
true fulfillment
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