Joy I Great Dʒɔɪ Pride Noun Bre Sheer

• the sheer joy of being with her again
• to dance for/with joy
• i didn't expect them to jump for joy at the news (= to be very pleased).
• to his great joy, she accepted.

joy

1. a feeling of great happiness
• synonym delight
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• the sheer joy of being with her again
• to dance for/with joy
• I didn't expect them to jump for joy at the news (= to be very pleased).
• To his great joy, she accepted.
• the pleasures and pains of everyday life
• It’s been a pleasure meeting you.
• the delights of living in the country
• the joys and sorrows of childhood
• It was a great privilege to hear her sing.
• You’ve never been to this area before? Then you’re in for a real treat.
• It was a great honour to be invited here today.
2. a person or thing that causes you to feel very happy
• the joys of fatherhood
• The game was a joy to watch.
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 great pleasure or satisfaction
• The car is her pride and joy.

Extra Examples

• Her books have brought great joy to millions of people.
• His childlike joy was infectious.
• I could have shouted with joy.
• I find joy in many kinds of music.
• I literally jumped for joy when I heard the news.
• I took a fierce joy in telling them the truth.
• Imagine our joy when we saw each other again.
• Over the years we have shared our joys and sorrows.
• Pablo was the couple’s pride and joy.
• Protesters expressed joy at the government’s decision.
• She found to her joy that the house had a large garden.
• She got no joy out of working.
• The children’s expressions were a joy to behold.
• The pride and joy of the town is the splendid castle.
• We want children to share the joy of music-making.
• the physical joys of fine wines and gourmet foods
• the pure joy I felt at being free again
• a dancer who is a joy to watch.
• the joys and sorrows of childhood

Word Origin

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