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    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.

    Etymology

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

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    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.

    Related Words

    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.

    Slang Meanings

    Joyride
    He took his friend's car for a joyride around the neighborhood.
    Joyful
    She felt joyful when she got the promotion.