joy

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/dʒɔɪ/ English

Definitions

noun

A feeling of extreme happiness or cheerfulness, especially related to the acquisition or expectation of something good.“They will be a source of strength and joy in your life.”
Anything that causes such a feeling.“the joys and demands of parenthood”
Luck or success; a positive outcome.
The sign or exhibition of joy; gaiety; merriment; festivity.

verb

To feel joy, to rejoice.
To enjoy.
To give joy to; to congratulate.
To gladden; to make joyful; to exhilarate.

Related words

Synonyms

gladden delight rejoice joyfulness joyousness pleasure glee delighted gladness cheer elation joyful rejoicing jubilation happiness cheerful

Antonyms

infelicity joylessness unhappiness unjoy

Associated

sorrow sadness luck curtis cooking ride pain gospel christmas happy

Rhymes

coy employ hoi polloi enjoy alloy destroy toy annoy ploy tomboy

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