joy
word
/ˈdʒɔɪ/
joy
/dʒˈɔɪ/
joy
Definition
A strong feeling of great happiness and pleasure. It can also mean something or someone that causes this feeling.
Usage & Nuances
Often a little stronger and deeper than 'happiness'. Common patterns: 'bring joy', 'filled with joy', 'tears of joy', and 'pure joy'. It is common in both everyday and slightly literary or emotional contexts.
Spanish: alegría - gozoPortuguese (BR): alegria - satisfação profundaPortuguese (PT): alegria - júbiloChinese (Simplified): 快乐 - 喜悦Chinese (Traditional): 快樂 - 喜悅Hindi: खुशी - आनंदArabic: فرح - سعادةBengali: আনন্দ - সুখRussian: радостьJapanese: 喜び（よろこび）Vietnamese: niềm vuiKorean: 기쁨Turkish: sevinç - neşeUrdu: خوشیIndonesian: kegembiraan - suka cita
Example Sentences
The news brought her great joy.
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His children are his biggest joy.
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She cried with joy when she saw her family.
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Watching him open the gift was pure joy.
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That little café gives me so much joy.
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You could hear the joy in her voice.
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