Synonyms of joys

joys 1 of 2

noun

plural of joy

as in delights

a source of great satisfaction

my car is my pride and joy

Synonyms & Similar Words

• delights
• pleasures
• treats
• feasts
• amusements
• gases
• reliefs
• kicks
• diversions
• fun
• comforts
• delectations
• mannas
• entertainments
• gratifications
• recreations
• solaces
• indulgences
• ambrosias

joys

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verb

present tense third-person singular of joy

as in triumphs

to feel or express joy or triumph

the whole town is joying in the fact that its oldest church has been restored to its Victorian splendor

Synonyms & Similar Words

• delights
• triumphs
• glories
• exults
• rejoices
• brags
• jubilates
• exuberates
• crows
• kvells
• gloats
• kicks up one's heels
• boasts
• swells
• preens
• flaunts
• parades
• shows off
• struts
• swaggers

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• regrets
• laments
• grieves
• weeps
• bewails
• bemoans

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of joys

Noun

Below, Charlie gives us the lowdown on the filming process behind Tony—the hardest locations to find, the best memories from shooting the film, and the joys of making friends on the job. — Olivia Morelli, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Aug. 2026

My goal is to help students rediscover the joys of food and the social and cultural richness of eating with other people. — Miranda Roberts, The Conversation, 17 Aug. 2026

Dining at restaurants is one of the joys of life, but even the most devoted parents could agree that kids can sometimes complicate the idyllic scene of a leisurely meal and a lovely setting. — Emily Heil, Washington Post, 17 Aug. 2026

Savoring distinguishes itself from gratitude and mindfulness by actively deepening present joys. — Kevin Kruse, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026

Most have been candid about the joys and pitfalls of child stardom. — Giovana Gelhoren, InStyle, 15 Aug. 2026

Harvesting fragrant basil leaves for use in dishes like pesto is one of the joys of summer for gardeners. — Alexandra Jones, The Spruce, 12 Aug. 2026

The show was a colorful, vibrant display of Puerto Rican and pan-Latin American culture, featuring a dynamic set showcasing the history of workers in sugarcane fields to the modern joys of everyday life and an actual legal wedding onstage. — Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 8 Aug. 2026

The joys and thrill of the FIFA World Cup may have come to a close last month, but the passion and camaraderie developed through soccer don’t have to end. — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 7 Aug. 2026

Verb

There are no sorrows In our lives Nor joys either. — Ricardo Reis, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026

The supermodel, 71, snapped a mirror selfie in a black bikini while soaking up the sun — and joys! — Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 16 Jan. 2026

They were tasked with returning the October joys that José Bautista, Edwin Encarnación and Josh Donaldson brought before them. — Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025