Synonyms for

Joy

Verb / dʒɔɪ / Another word for joy — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a feeling of great pleasure and happiness

Synonyms & similar words

joyfulness rejoice sorrow delight sadden joyousness pleasure gladden delight happiness bliss glee euphoria elation exhilaration jubilation ecstasy contentment merriment cheer felicity enjoyment pleasure satisfaction gratification rapture hilarity jollity

Synonyms by register

Formal

felicity elation exultation jubilation

Informal

happiness glee delight thrill

Literary

bliss rapture ecstasy

Antonyms

sadness sorrow grief misery unhappiness despair woe

Common collocations

  • pure joy
  • overcome with joy
  • bursting with joy
  • a moment of joy
  • shared joy
  • deep joy
  • simple joy

Word family

noun joy
verb rejoice
adjective joyful
adverb joyfully

Usage note

Joy typically refers to a feeling of great pleasure and happiness, often more intense than simple happiness. It can be used in both formal and informal contexts.

Example sentences

  1. I feel so much joy when I'm with my family.
  2. The puppy brought joy to the children's faces.
  3. The fireworks display filled me with joy.
  4. Her smile was a sign of pure joy.
  5. The news brought her great joy and relief.

Quotes

  • Joy is a net of love by which you can catch souls. - Mother Teresa
  • Happiness lies in the joy of achievement and the thrill of creative effort. - Franklin D. Roosevelt
  • We are shaped by our thoughts; we become what we think. When the mind is pure, joy follows like a shadow that never leaves. - Buddha

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