joy | ||
1. | [ noun ] the emotion of great happiness | |
Synonyms: | joyfulness joyousness | |
Related terms: | sorrow emotion exhilaration exultation elation exuberance gladden | |
2. | [ noun ] something or someone that provides pleasure; a source of happiness | |
Synonyms: | pleasure delight | |
Examples: | "a joy to behold" "the pleasure of his company" "the new car is a delight" |
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Related terms: | positive_stimulus please gladden | |
3. | [ noun ] Woman's first name, popularity rank in the U.S. is 230 | |
4. | [ verb ] feel happiness or joy | |
Synonyms: | rejoice | |
Related terms: | feel exult gladden cheer | |
5. | [ noun ] Last name, frequency rank in the U.S. is 2509 | |
6. | [ verb ] make glad or happy | |
Synonyms: | gladden | |
Related terms: | sadden gladden | |
Similar spelling: |
Joye Joya Joey Jo Joo Joi Joe Joie J |