joy — a feeling of great pleasure and happiness
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a feeling of great pleasure and happiness
Pronunciation (IPA): /dʒɔɪ/
Example Sentences
- My dog's tail wagging brings me so much joy that I forget I stepped in his 'surprise' earlier.
- The joy on her face was priceless when she got accepted to university.
- Finding money in my old jacket pocket filled me with unexpected joy and relief for my empty wallet.
joy
NOUN[/dʒɔɪ/]
a feeling of great pleasure and happiness
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Old French joie, which comes from Latin gaudia, the plural form of gaudium meaning 'gladness' or 'delight'. The term entered English usage during the Middle Ages through Norman French influence.
Breakdown
joie (Old French: joy) ← gaudia (Latin: plural of gaudium, meaning gladness or delight).
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My dog's tail wagging brings me so much joy that I forget I stepped in his 'surprise' earlier.”
“The joy on her face was priceless when she got accepted to university.”
“Finding money in my old jacket pocket filled me with unexpected joy and relief for my empty wallet.”
“Children find joy in the simplest things, like playing with empty boxes.”
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