Joy

/dʒɔɪ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A feeling of great pleasure and happiness.

She felt a sense of joy as she watched her children play in the park.

A source or cause of great happiness.

The birth of her first grandchild brought her immeasurable joy.

A state of happiness or contentment.

His face was full of joy when he received the good news.

verb

To experience or display joy.

They joyed in the success of their team.

Middle English 'joie', from Old French 'joie', from Latin 'gaudia', plural of 'gaudium' which means 'joy'.

joy of living

The happiness derived from simply being alive.

jump for joy

To express extreme happiness.

a joy to behold

Something that is pleasing to look at.

enjoyment

The state of taking joy or pleasure in something.

glee

A feeling of happiness or delight.

ecstasy

An overwhelming feeling of great joy or bliss.

Joyride

He took his friend's car for a joyride around the neighborhood.

Joyful

She felt joyful when she got the promotion.