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Meaning of joy

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

joy

Pronunciation:/dʒɔɪ//dʒɔɪ/

noun

Definitions

  1. A feeling of extreme happiness or cheerfulness, especially related to the acquisition or expectation of something good.

    Example: They will be a source of strength and joy in your life.

  2. Anything that causes such a feeling.

    Example: the joys and demands of parenthood

  3. Luck or success; a positive outcome.

  4. The sign or exhibition of joy; gaiety; merriment; festivity.

joy

Pronunciation:/dʒɔɪ//dʒɔɪ/

verb

Definitions

  1. To feel joy, to rejoice.

  2. To enjoy.

  3. To give joy to; to congratulate.

  4. To gladden; to make joyful; to exhilarate.