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Synonyms & Similar Words
happiness
delight
pleasure
cheer
jubilation
elation
euphoria
bliss
ecstasy
thrill
exuberance
enthusiasm
excitement
gladness
glee
amusement
satisfaction
contentment
felicity
rapture
exhilaration
festivity
jollity
merriment
cheerfulness
liveliness
effervescence
buoyancy
radiance
sparkle
glow
warmth
affection
love
fondness
tenderness
devotion
Meaning of Joy
According to the Oxford English Dictionary, joy is a feeling of great pleasure, happiness, or delight, often resulting from a sense of well-being, contentment, or satisfaction.
Definitions
- Merriam-Webster defines joy as a feeling of happiness or pleasure caused by something, or a state of happiness or felicity.
- Cambridge Dictionary describes joy as a strong feeling of happiness or pleasure, often because something good has happened or because you are with people you love.
Example Uses
- The news of her wedding filled her with immense joy and happiness.
- The children felt joy and excitement as they unwrapped their Christmas presents.
- The team's victory brought joy to the entire city, with fans celebrating in the streets.
- Her smile radiated joy and warmth, making everyone around her feel welcome.
- The music filled the air with joy and energy, getting everyone on the dance floor.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
sadness
sorrow
grief
melancholy
despair
unhappiness
misery
woe
anguish
pain
distress
discomfort
dissatisfaction
discontent
gloom
doom
despondency
desperation
hopelessness
dejection
depression
desolation
bleakness
dreariness
somberness
mournfulness