joy

Definition

  • noun: a feeling of great happiness
  • noun: the emotion evoked by well-being, success, or good fortune or by the prospect of possessing what one desires
  • verb: to experience great pleasure or delight
  • synonyms: rejoice, delight, pleasure

Examples

  • She answered the phone and, to her great 'joy', heard her son's voice on the line. [=she felt very happy when she heard her son's voice]

  • “You've spent hours looking for it. Any 'joy'? [='luck']” “No 'joy' whatsoever, I'm afraid. I can't find it.”

  • They were 'shouting/jumping for joy'. [=they shouted/jumped because they were very happy]

Movie quotes

  • (..) all his filthy soldiers, because it felt good to watch them burn. It felt good to imagine their shock and their pain. No thought has ever given me greater joy. Even confessing feels good under the right circumstances. You've always been quiet. I said my face would be the last (..)
    2016 TvShow: Game of Thrones Title: The Winds of Winter Season: 6 Episode 10
  • (..) Who else should I ask? victims, My Lord... You have to offer her something. Sorry I made you an offer. I can only offer one namely myself What do I do with joy if you help us again. Now How can I help you, my brave warrior? It's about the spirit of Mandinas No one can kill them. (..)
    2011 The Dragon Warrior
  • (..) sallow purple And then approaching death. But... a sip of this drink and you'll be okay? And if it's the last breath I would you solder with joy. The Demon Slayer is already go. No, I'm not the chosen one You're a pretty stupid Demon Slayer, right? ? What you gonna do with me? (..)
    2011 The Dragon Warrior