What is the meaning of な＋ほう


I have had a conversation with a Japanese person and I asked the question

> 幸せですか？

The reply was:

> 幸せ **なほう** だと思います

I have seen ほう used in the same context as より when comparing two things but
I've not seen it attached to a な type adjective top describe a state of being.
Could anyone help me with this grammar point please?

Thanks.




ほう means "direction" in this context, and can use the kanji 方.

