joie de vivre
noun
joie de vi·vre
ˌzhwä-də-ˈvēvrᵊ 
: keen or buoyant enjoyment of life
He radiates a vitalizing energy, the zest and gaiety of an inexhaustible joie de vivre.—
Robert Kuttner
Robert KuttnerExamples of joie de vivre in a Sentence
She is admired for her energy and joie de vivre.
Recent Examples on the Web
Despite Gerry managing to score a bottle of whiskey somewhere, offscreen, in customs, his joie de vivre is not immediately refreshed upon arrival in Amsterdam, and neither is Stella’s.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 17 Feb. 2026
Michael Kors celebrated 45 years with his signature joie de vivre!
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 17 Feb. 2026
In addition, Lifetime Achievement Awards were presented to five-time Grammy-winner Taj Mahal; zydeco originator Clifton Chenier; and Louisiana Folk Roots, which celebrates the joie de vivre of Cajun and Creole cultures.
—Paul Grein, Billboard, 22 Jan. 2026
Chef Grégory Garimbay’s deep connection to the land and commitment to sustainability are expressed not just in technical precision but also in joie de vivre on the plate.
—Mary Winston Nicklin, AFAR Media, 20 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for joie de vivre
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 17 Feb. 2026
Michael Kors celebrated 45 years with his signature joie de vivre!
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 17 Feb. 2026
In addition, Lifetime Achievement Awards were presented to five-time Grammy-winner Taj Mahal; zydeco originator Clifton Chenier; and Louisiana Folk Roots, which celebrates the joie de vivre of Cajun and Creole cultures.
—Paul Grein, Billboard, 22 Jan. 2026
Chef Grégory Garimbay’s deep connection to the land and commitment to sustainability are expressed not just in technical precision but also in joie de vivre on the plate.
—Mary Winston Nicklin, AFAR Media, 20 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for joie de vivre
Cite this Entry
“Joie de vivre.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/joie%20de%20vivre. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
