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joy
CEFRB1
/d͡ʒɔɪ/
noun
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In plain English
- 01
noun
The emotion of great happiness.
- 02
noun
Extra detailAnything that causes such a feeling.
Examples
Her books have brought joy to millions.
Her eyes were shining with joy.
At a glance
Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale
- Senses
- 5
- Parts of speech
- 1
- Citations
- 5
- Synonyms
- 5
Deep Dive
noun
Extra meaningsLuck or success; a positive outcome.
A feeling of extreme happiness or cheerfulness, especially related to the acquisition or expectation of something good.
The sign or exhibition of joy; gaiety; merriment; festivity.
More examples
In contextI'm beside myself with joy.
It is his joy to walk in the rain.
a child's joy on Christmas morning
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Origin
noun
The noun is from Middle English joye, borrowed from Old French joie, from Late Latin gaudia, neuter plural (mistaken as feminine singular) of Latin gaudium (“joy”), from gaudēre (“to be glad, rejoice”). Doublet of jo and gaudy (“Oxford college reunion”). Displaced native Old English ġefēa. The interjection is from the noun. The verb is from Middle English joyen, joȝen, joien, from Old French jöir, from the Old French noun (see above).