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Joy meaning

What does “joy” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“joy” is a noun and verb with 4 meanings. Its most common meaning is: the emotion of great happiness.

joy

noun

  1. the emotion of great happiness

    Synonymsjoyousnessjoyfulness
    Oppositessorrow

  2. something or someone that provides a source of happiness

    “a joy to behold”

    “the pleasure of his company”

    Synonymsdelightpleasure

verb

  1. feel happiness or joy

    Synonymsrejoice

  2. make glad or happy

    Synonymsgladden

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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