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joy
1[joi]
noun
the emotion of great delight or happiness caused by something exceptionally good or satisfying; keen pleasure; elation.
She felt the joy of seeing her son's success.
Synonyms:Antonyms: , , ,a source or cause of keen pleasure or delight; something or someone greatly valued or appreciated.
Her prose style is a pure joy.
the expression or display of glad feeling; festive gaiety.
a state of happiness or felicity.
Synonyms:
verb (used without object)
to feel joy; be glad; rejoice.
verb (used with object)
Obsolete.to gladden.
Joy
2[joi]
noun
a female given name.
joy
/ ɔɪ /
noun
a deep feeling or condition of happiness or contentment
something causing such a feeling; a source of happiness
an outward show of pleasure or delight; rejoicing
informalsuccess; satisfaction
I went to the bank for a loan, but got no joy
verb
(intr) to feel joy
obsolete(tr) to make joyful; gladden
Other 51Թ Forms
- unjoyed adjective
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of joy1
Idioms and Phrases
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
I think we often become really cynical over the years, and it’s nice to remember how pure just wonder and joy can be.
Third, we hope the industry never loses the joy of play.
It was the first time he had spoken to the media post round at a major since that never-to-be-forgotten outpouring of relief and joy which followed his thrilling play-off win at Augusta National.
Flanagan traces Chuck’s life backward in time, letting us watch as the joy slips away, favored for an existence that prioritizes things that are practical and safe.
“It was a joy to see her develop not only as a great player but as a mentor to younger players,” Miklos said.
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