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• her books have brought joy to millions.
• the joy of discovery
• the sheer joy of being with her again
• i almost wept with joy.

joy

1. a feeling of great happiness
• SYNONYM delight
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• Her books have brought joy to millions.
• the joy of discovery
• the sheer joy of being with her again
• I almost wept with joy.
• I didn't expect them to jump for joy at the news (= to be very pleased).
• I danced for joy when I found out I was pregnant.
• Tears of joy were running down her cheeks.
• To his great joy, she accepted.
• He spoke of his joy at the news.
• his joy at scoring the winning goal
• Their joy in life and enthusiasm for learning are infectious.
• Her joy in playing the violin was obvious.

Extra Examples

• His childlike joy was infectious.
• I could have shouted with joy.
• I find joy in many kinds of music.
• I took a fierce joy in telling them the truth.
• Imagine our joy when we saw each other again.
• Protesters expressed joy at the government's decision.
• She found to her joy that the house had a large garden.
2. a person or thing that causes you to feel very happy
• the joys of fatherhood
• The game was a joy to watch.

Extra Examples

• Over the years we have shared our joys and sorrows.
• The children's expressions were a joy to behold.
• the physical joys of fine wines and gourmet foods
3. success or satisfaction
• We complained about our rooms but got no joy from the manager.
• ‘Any joy at the shops?’ ‘No, they didn't have what I wanted.’
4. very cheerful
5. a person or thing that causes somebody to feel very pleased or satisfied
• The car is her pride and joy.
• He loves that boat, it's his pride and joy.

Word Origin

• Middle English: from Old French joie, based on Latin gaudium, from gaudere ‘rejoice’.