Simple Definition of joy
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: a feeling of great happiness
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: a source or cause of great happiness : something or someone that gives joy to someone
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: success in doing, finding, or getting something
Full Definition of joy
joylessly
adverbjoylessness
nounExamples of joy in a sentence
Their sorrow turned to joy.
I can hardly express the joy I felt at seeing her again.
Seeing her again brought tears of joy to my eyes.
The flowers are a joy to behold!
What a joy it was to see her again.
Origin and Etymology 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
Examples of joy in a sentence
<the whole town is joying in the fact that its oldest church has been restored to its Victorian splendor>
14th Century
First Known Use of joy
14th century
JOY Defined for Kids
joy
playDefinition of joy for Students
1 : a feeling of pleasure or happiness that comes from success, good fortune, or a sense of well-being
2 : something that gives pleasure or happiness <It's a joy to have you visit.>
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