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1. a. : the emotion evoked by well-being, success, or good fortune or by the prospect of possessing what one desires : delight. b. : the expression or exhibition of such emotion : gaiety. 2. : a state of happiness or felicity : bliss. 3. : a source or cause of delight. joyless. ˈjȯi-ləs. adjective. joylessly adverb. joylessness noun. 2 of 2. verb.
JOY definition: 1. great happiness: 2. a person or thing that causes happiness: 3. success, action, or help: . Learn more.
A joy is something or someone that makes you feel happy or gives you great pleasure. One of the joys of being alone is the freedom to do exactly as you choose. [ + of ]
a person or thing that causes happiness: Listening to music is one of his greatest joys. the joys of parenthood. [ + to infinitive ] Her singing is a joy to listen to. Fewer examples. He cried for joy when he heard that his son had been found alive and well. His poems reveal the duality of his nature, the joy and hope, the fear and despair.
Joy definition: the emotion of great delight or happiness caused by something exceptionally good or satisfying; keen pleasure; elation. See examples of JOY used in a sentence.
Definitions of joy. noun. the emotion of great happiness. synonyms: joyfulness, joyousness. see more. noun. something or someone that provides a source of happiness. “a joy to behold”. synonyms: delight, pleasure.
Definition of joy noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
n. 1. a deep feeling or condition of happiness or contentment. 2. something causing such a feeling; a source of happiness. 3. an outward show of pleasure or delight; rejoicing. 4. informal Brit success; satisfaction: I went to the bank for a loan, but got no joy. vb. 5. ( intr) to feel joy. 6. ( tr) obsolete to make joyful; gladden.
JOY definition: 1. a feeling of great happiness: 2. something or someone that makes you feel very happy: 3…. Learn more.
Origin of Joy. Middle English joye, from Old French joie, from Late Latin gaudia, neuter plural (mistaken as feminine singular) of gaudium (“joy”), from gaudēre (“to be glad, rejoice”).
