There is no objective way to measure emotions, but most cat lovers can identify things like a stiff tail, raised hackles, and accompanying growls as angry, or at the very least, very unhappy. In contrast, your cat curled up on your lap, kneading and purring is surely happy and content. All anecdotal, but probably accurate.
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