26984 words

joy

5 definitions • 10 examples
1
great happiness:

Examples:

They were filled with joy when their first child was born.
She wept for joy when she was told that her husband was still alive.
2
a person or thing that causes happiness:

Examples:

Listening to music is one of his greatest joys.
the joys of parenthood
[ + to infinitive ] Her singing is a joy to listen to.
3
success, action, or help:

Examples:

[ + -ing verb ] Did you have any joy finding that book you wanted?
We tried asking local libraries for information, but got no joy from any of them.
4
great happiness or pleasure:

Examples:

[ U ] My heart was full of pure joy.
5
A joy is a person or thing that causes happiness:

Examples:

[ C ] His daughters were the joys of his life.
[ C ] She’s a joy to work with.

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