joy
the emotion of great happiness
How often you will meet it
Rank 624 of 71,295 words measured. It occurs 30,892 times across 155,139 chapters — 0.015% of every word in the library.
It belongs to the first 1,000 words, the band worth learning before any other.
What it means
noun
- the emotion of great happiness also: joyousness, joyfulness
- something or someone that provides a source of happiness also: delight, pleasure a joy to beholdthe pleasure of his company
verb
- feel happiness or joy also: rejoice
- make glad or happy also: gladden
joy in real books
Each sentence below was written by a published author and is taken from a different book in our library. Open one to read the passage it came from, with narration.
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For behold I bring you glad tidings Of great joy.
The White Christmas and other Merry · Walter Ben Hare · Chapter 1
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She gave a subdued squeal of joy, but the boy's face was calm as a star.
The Heart of the Hills · John, Jr. Fox · Chapter 1
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Why, that would mean joy, And new life for the girl, and fresh strength for the boy.
Punch — Volume 99, August 16, 1890 · Various · Chapter 1
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You are to be pitied as a father; but have these last few hours brought me any joy?
An Egyptian Princess — Volume 07 · Georg Ebers · Chapter 1
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A mighty cry of joy went forth through all the star, because the mother was reunited to her two children.
Famous Stories Every Child Should Know · Hamilton Wright [Editor] Mabie · Chapter 1