Joy(n.) The passion or emotion excited by the acquisition or expectation of good; pleasurable feelings or emotions caused by success, good fortune, and the like, or by a rational prospect of possessing what we love or desire; gladness; exhilaration of spirits; delight.
Joy(n.) That which causes joy or happiness.
Joy(n.) The sign or exhibition of joy; gayety; mirth; merriment; festivity.
Joy(n.) To rejoice; to be glad; to delight; to exult.
Joy(v. t.) To give joy to; to congratulate.
Joy(v. t.) To gladden; to make joyful; to exhilarate.
Joy(v. t.) To enjoy.
Joyed(imp. & p. p.) of Joy
Joyful(a.) Full of joy; having or causing joy; very glad; as, a joyful heart.
Joying(p. pr. & vb. n.) of Joy
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