Pronunciation: /dʒɔɪ/
noun a feeling of great pleasure and happiness
A1 I feel joy when I see my family.
A2 Playing with my dog brings me so much joy.
B1 The joy of finally achieving my goal was overwhelming.
B2 Traveling to new places always fills me with joy.
C1 The joy of helping others is a reward in itself.
C2 The sheer joy of witnessing a beautiful sunset cannot be described.
verb not applicable
A1 I joy in playing with my dog.
A2 She joys in painting landscapes.
B1 They joy in spending time with their grandchildren.
B2 He joys in exploring new cultures while traveling.
C1 The artist joys in creating intricate sculptures.
C2 She joys in the simple pleasures of life, like a beautiful sunset.
adjective not applicable
A1 She felt joy when she saw her favorite cartoon on TV.
A2 The children's faces were full of joy as they played in the park.
B1 The joyous celebration lasted late into the night.
B2 The joyous news of their engagement spread quickly among their friends and family.
C1 The joyous atmosphere at the concert was infectious, spreading to everyone in the audience.
C2 The joyous occasion of their wedding was a day they would never forget.
adverb not applicable
A1 She smiled with joy as she opened her birthday present.
A2 The children played joyfully in the park.
B1 He spoke joyfully about his recent promotion at work.
B2 The choir sang joyfully during the concert.
C1 The artist's work is filled with joy, evident in every brushstroke.
C2 The author's writing captures the essence of joy in every sentence.
pronoun not applicable
A1 I feel joy when I see my friends.
A2 She expressed joy at the news of her promotion.
B1 The children's faces were filled with joy as they played in the park.
B2 His speech was filled with joy as he talked about his recent accomplishments.
C1 The concert brought immense joy to all who attended.
C2 Her joy knew no bounds as she received the prestigious award.
preposition not applicable
A1 I danced with joy.
A2 She sang with joy in her heart.
B1 The children played with joy in the playground.
B2 The team celebrated their victory with joy and excitement.
C1 The artist's work was filled with joy and passion.
C2 The orchestra's performance brought tears of joy to the audience.
conjunction not applicable
A1 I am happy and full of joy.
A2 She danced with joy when she heard the good news.
B1 The children played with joy in the park.
B2 The concert filled me with joy and excitement.
C1 His face lit up with joy as he saw his family after a long time.
C2 The beauty of the sunset filled me with a deep sense of joy and peace.
interjection not applicable
A1 Joy! I found my lost keys.
A2 Joy! The sun is shining on our picnic.
B1 Joy! We finally reached the mountain's summit.
B2 Joy! The news of your promotion brought tears to my eyes.
C1 Joy! The birth of our first child filled our hearts with happiness.
C2 Joy! Winning the championship was a moment of pure elation.
article not applicable
A1 I feel joy when I see my family.
A2 The children's laughter brought joy to the party.
B1 Her face lit up with joy when she received the good news.
B2 The concert was a source of pure joy for all who attended.
C1 The artist's work brings joy to art enthusiasts around the world.
C2 The joy of achieving his lifelong dream was indescribable.
formal The birth of a child brings immense joy to the family.
informal Seeing my dog's tail wagging brings me so much joy.
slang I am over the moon with joy after acing my exam.
figurative The sunset painted the sky with hues of joy.
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