noun
- a feeling of great pleasure and happiness
- a source or cause of great happiness
verb
- to feel or express great happiness
Usage: formal
Examples
- The children jumped with joy when they saw the presents.
- Her face was filled with joy at the good news.
- Reading is one of life’s greatest joys.
- The birth of their daughter brought them immense joy.
- He couldn’t contain his joy after winning the championship.
- The whole family joyed in their reunion after many years apart.
- She found joy in simple pleasures like gardening.