Definitions

joy

[joi] / dʒɔɪ /

NOUN

great happiness, pleasure

Synonyms

STRONGEST

amusement bliss charm cheer comfort delight elation glee humor pride satisfaction wonder

STRONG

alleviation animation delectation diversion ecstasy exultation exulting felicity festivity frolic fruition gaiety gem gladness gratification hilarity indulgence jewel jubilance liveliness luxury merriment mirth prize rapture ravishment refreshment rejoicing revelry solace sport transport treasure treat

WEAK

good humor pride and joy regalement

Antonyms

STRONGEST

depression melancholy misery sadness seriousness sorrow unhappiness

STRONG

discouragement dislike mourning vocation work

WEAK

woe

Example Sentences

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Yet, for Mr Derby, from Kislingbury, near Northamptonshire, the greatest joy is finding ancient artefacts.

From BBC

“Bringing that joy to people really appeals to me,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times

See if you can feel a spark of the joy or hope you felt at the time.

From Los Angeles Times

Chugh, 57, who lives in New York, says she used to expect joy to just appear in her life, like the sun.

From The Wall Street Journal

"The actual experience of having him and that love and that joy was real and it was there," he said.

From BBC