as in enjoyment
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a feeling of happiness or excitement about life
She is admired for her energy and joie de vivre.
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Recent Examples of joie de vivre
Rich reds, cheery yellows, and fresh greens appeared on many of our favorite spring runways, lending everything a sporty, high-energy joie de vivre.
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Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 9 Mar. 2026
There is also a distinct joie de vivre embedded in the brand’s DNA.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 26 Feb. 2026
My teenage son had also newly arrived into a joie de vivre given to him by the sun and the Mediterranean, a sense of adventure, or maybe just getting out of New York.
—Nicole Krauss, Harpers Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026
Michael Kors celebrated 45 years with his signature joie de vivre!
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 17 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for joie de vivre
Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 9 Mar. 2026
There is also a distinct joie de vivre embedded in the brand’s DNA.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 26 Feb. 2026
My teenage son had also newly arrived into a joie de vivre given to him by the sun and the Mediterranean, a sense of adventure, or maybe just getting out of New York.
—Nicole Krauss, Harpers Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026
Michael Kors celebrated 45 years with his signature joie de vivre!
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 17 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for joie de vivre
Recent Examples of Synonyms for joie de vivre
Noun
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The situation is tricky enough in the case of innovations that users voluntarily adopt—plenty of people do not let their dim view of Meta overly interfere with their enjoyment of Instagram.—
Gideon Lewis-Kraus,
New Yorker,
7 May 2026
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The Moon in Capricorn moves through your 5th House, opposing Jupiter in your 11th, highlighting personal enjoyment versus group obligations.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
7 May 2026
Noun
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Screenwriter Jeremy Slater takes pains to pay homage to the games as much as possible, featuring so many throwaway references that the aficionados at the press screening were screaming with delight.—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
6 May 2026
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Susie, on the other hand, continues to be a perfect delight.—
Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
6 May 2026
Noun
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The joyfulness of Mario could easily be taken for granted, but remember, this is a character that’s prevailed for generations.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
5 Apr. 2026
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When senior center Serah Williams transferred in from Wisconsin at the start of this season, that joyfulness was the thing that surprised her the most about UConn.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
13 Mar. 2026
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Half critic, half concierge, Edwards’ round-ups are generally distinguished by a cheerfulness.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
27 Apr. 2026
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As a teen-ager listening to folk music in London pubs, I’d been attracted to the instrument’s nimble, tinkling cheerfulness, its being on the margins, not too demanding, perhaps.—
Tim Parks,
New Yorker,
11 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Joie de vivre.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/joie%20de%20vivre. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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