cried with happiness vs cried in happines

The correct, more commonly used phrase is 'cried with happiness.' 'Cried in happiness' is not commonly used in English. The preposition 'with' is the appropriate choice to express the emotion that caused the crying.

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This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

"cried with happiness"

This phrase is used to describe the act of crying due to feeling happy or joyful.

Examples:

She cried with happiness when she received the good news.
Tears rolled down his cheeks as he cried with happiness.
The bride's mother cried with happiness during the wedding ceremony.

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That little peanut was our child and we cried out of happiness.
But the thing with happiness was...
Bind every heart with happiness Let everyone...
You confuse eros with happiness, good chamberlain.
This often has little to do with happiness.
Crying with happiness, smitten with happiness...
He cried with emotion, lots of times.
You should be dancing with happiness together.
Those arresting her were astounded that she glowed with happiness...
I weep with happiness every morning, sir.
You fill my heart with happiness.
I pray you fill their lives with happiness.
Time has nothing to do with happiness.
- Yes, with happiness, Cucumber.
We're just overcome with happiness.
I cried with my face buried in his chest, Yuka.
My old lady cried with pleasure for a change.
Then you'd have something - you know what I mean - to look back on with happiness.
Weirdly, most of them don't react with happiness, or even anger.
And there may be times filled with happiness, sorrow, tears, or laughter.

This phrase is not commonly used in English.

"cried in happines"

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Feb 4, 2016 ... Amber then cried in happines. "COOL!" She hugged Soul in delight. "My dog can talk! And you sound like InuYasha! Was that you during the ...

Alternatives:

cried with happiness
tears of joy
shed tears of happiness
wept tears of joy
cried tears of happiness

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cried with happiness vs cried in happines

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