joie de vivre

noun

joie de vi·vre ˌzhwä-də-ˈvēvrᵊ

Synonyms of joie de vivre next

: keen or buoyant enjoyment of life

he radiates a vitalizing energy, the zest and gaiety of an inexhaustible joie de vivre—

Robert Kuttner

Examples of joie de vivre in a Sentence

She is admired for her energy and joie de vivre.

Recent Examples on the Web For lovers of joie de vivre, the impressive new Wine & Travel France is a treasure of pleasures, brimming with French beauty and bounty. —

Laura Manske, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024 Ever humble and approachable, the Umbrian designer spoke to THR about his new collection, which exudes verve and joie de vivre of a Mediterranean coastline with the quietness of the desert. —

Allyson Portee, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019 Loraine’s resilience and joie de vivre was inspiring. —

Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 31 Aug. 2024 Meanwhile, Flavor Flav has brought a similar joie de vivre to the games as the sponsor of both the men’s and women’s water polo teams. —

Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for joie de vivre

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Word History

Etymology

French, literally, joy of living

First Known Use

1889, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of joie de vivre was in 1889

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“Joie de vivre.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/joie%20de%20vivre. Accessed 25 Oct. 2024.

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