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

  • (..) 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