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joy

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1joy

noun \ˈji\

Definition of JOY

1
a : the emotion evoked by well-being, success, or good fortune or by the prospect of possessing what one desires : delight b : the expression or exhibition of such emotion : gaiety
2
: a state of happiness or felicity : bliss
3
: a source or cause of delight
joy·less \-ləs\ adjective
joy·less·ly adverb
joy·less·ness noun

Examples of JOY

  1. Their sorrow turned to joy.
  2. I can hardly express the joy I felt at seeing her again.
  3. Seeing her again brought tears of joy to my eyes.
  4. The flowers are a joy to behold!
  5. What a joy it was to see her again.

Origin of JOY

Middle English, from Anglo-French joie, from Latin gaudia, plural of gaudium, from gaudēre to rejoice; probably akin to Greek gēthein to rejoice
First Known Use: 13th century

Rhymes with JOY

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