Meaning & Definition of word "Joy"
Joy
/dʒɔɪ/
noun:
- 1. A feeling of great pleasure and happiness.
- Example: She felt a sense of joy as she watched her children play in the park.
- 2. A source or cause of great happiness.
- Example: The birth of her first grandchild brought her immeasurable joy.
- 3. A state of happiness or contentment.
- Example: His face was full of joy when he received the good news.
verb:
- 1. To experience or display joy.
- Example: 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 of joy
Meaning: Joyride
● Example Sentence: He took his friend's car for a joyride around the neighborhood.
Meaning: Joyful
● Example Sentence: She felt joyful when she got the promotion.