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sustained happiness

[səˈsteɪnd ˈhæpinəs]
noun
felicidade sustentada
1. A prolonged state of contentment and well-being that is maintained over an extended period of time, rather than fleeting or temporary joy
Sustained happiness comes from meaningful relationships and personal fulfillment.
A felicidade sustentada vem de relacionamentos significativos e realização pessoal.
2. Long-term psychological well-being characterized by resilience and stability in one's emotional state
Research shows that sustained happiness is linked to regular exercise and gratitude practices.
Pesquisas mostram que a felicidade sustentada está ligada ao exercício regular e práticas de gratidão.
Synonyms
lasting happinessenduring contentmentlong-term well-beingpersistent joyfelicidade duradourabem-estar prolongado
Antonyms
fleeting happinesstemporary joymomentary pleasurefelicidade passageiraalegria efêmera

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
felicidade sustentada
Standard usage in contemporary Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
felicidade sustentada
Common in urban and academic contexts
Rio de Janeiro
felicidade constante
Alternative colloquial variant
Portugal
felicidade duradoura
Preferred term in European Portuguese; duradoura is more commonly used than sustentada

Related Idioms & Phrases

the pursuit of happiness
money cannot buy happiness
true happiness lies within
a vida inteira de felicidade
a chave para a felicidade
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