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noun

Joy n.

The passion or emotion excited by the acquisition or expectation of good; pleasurable feelings or emotions caused by success, good fortune, and the like, or by a rational prospect of possessing what we love or desire; gladness; exhilaration of spirits; delight. "Her heavenly form beheld, all wished her joy." "Glides the smooth current of domestic joy." "Who, for the joy that was set before him, endured the cross, despising the shame." "Tears of true joy for his return." "Joy is a delight of the mind, from the consideration of the present or assured approaching possession of a good."

That which causes joy or happiness. "For ye are our glory and joy." "A thing of beauty is a joy forever."

The sign or exhibition of joy; gayety; mirth; merriment; festivity. "Such joy made Una, when her knight she found." "The roofs with joy resound." Note: Joy is used in composition, esp. with participles, to from many self-explaining compounds; as, joy-bells, joy-bringing, joy-inspiring, joy-resounding, etc.

Synonyms: Gladness; pleasure; delight; happiness; exultation; transport; felicity; ecstasy; rapture; bliss; gayety; mirth; merriment; festivity; hilarity.

verb

Joy v. t.

To give joy to; to congratulate. (Obs.) "Joy us of our conquest." "To joy the friend, or grapple with the foe."

To gladden; to make joyful; to exhilarate. (Obs.) "Neither pleasure's art can joy my spirits."

To enjoy. (Obs.) See Enjoy. "Who might have lived and joyed immortal bliss."

Joy v. i. (past & past part. joyed; pres. part. joying) To rejoice; to be glad; to delight; to exult. "I will joy in the God of my salvation." "In whose sight all things joy."

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Etymology of 'Joy'

Collaborative International Dictionary of English 0.48

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"Joy" Quotes from Famous Books

... threw away the apple, to the great joy of his wife, who felt a natural indignation at the prospect of seeing her goodman become immortal, whilst she still remained subject to the laws of death; but she concealed this motive in the depths of her thought, ...

— Vikram and the Vampire • Sir Richard F. Burton

... satisfaction which the condition of our beloved country at this period justly inspires. The beneficent Author of All Good has granted to us during the present year health, peace, and plenty, and numerous causes for joy in the wonderful success which attends the progress ...

— A Compilation of the Messages and Papers of the Presidents, - Vol. 2, Part 3, Andrew Jackson, 1st term • Edited by James D. Richardson

... Christmas Carol is a story everybody should read and re-read. Why do you think it is so popular? What is there about this selection that is likable? How does it reflect the joy of the ...

— Story Hour Readings: Seventh Year • E.C. Hartwell

... fear fell upon him. 13 But the angel said unto him, Fear not, Zacharias: because thy supplication is heard, and thy wife Elisabeth shall bear thee a son, and thou shalt call his name John. 14 And thou shalt have joy and gladness; and many shall rejoice at his birth. 15 For he shall be great in the sight of the Lord, and he shall drink no wine nor strong drink; and he shall be filled with the Holy Spirit, even from his mother's womb. 16 And many of the children of Israel ...

— The Gospel of Luke, An Exposition • Charles R. Erdman

... that sort of thing; his chest is narrow, and his sentiments are as limited as his chest. He would duly kiss his wife every morning and evening, and he would not analyze the fact that no special thrill of joy stirred in him at the action. What should he do with thrills of joy—this poor Fulkeward? And yet it is likely he will marry Helen. Or will it be the Courtney animal,—the type of man whose one idea is 'to arise, kill, ...

— Ziska - The Problem of a Wicked Soul • Marie Corelli

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