Dictionary Entry
joy
joy is a 3-letter English word with 11 senses as noun, transitive verb, and verb in the JumbleFix dictionary. One common meaning is: 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. Face value is 13 in Scrabble and 14 in Words With Friends. Use the entries below when you need a playable sense, a nearby word, or another arrangement of the same letters.
3 letters · Scrabble 13 · Words With Friends 14 · 11 senses
Definitions
- 1noun
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.
- 2noun
That which causes joy or happiness.
- 3noun
The sign or exhibition of joy; gayety; mirth; merriment; festivity.
- 4noun
To rejoice; to be glad; to delight; to exult.
- 5transitive verb
To give joy to; to congratulate.
- 6transitive verb
To gladden; to make joyful; to exhilarate.
- 7transitive verb
To enjoy.
- 8noun
something or someone that provides a source of happiness
"a joy to behold"
"the pleasure of his company"
- 9noun
the emotion of great happiness
Synonyms
- 10verb
make glad or happy
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- 11verb
feel happiness or joy
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