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JOY

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Joy.

How to pronounce joy:

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Joy - as a noun

The emotion of great happiness

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
joyfulness23joyousness20
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
emotion9
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
sorrow9

Something or someone that provides a source of happiness

Example: "A joy to behold"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
delight12pleasure10

Joy - as a verb

Feel happiness or joy

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
rejoice16
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
experience21feel7
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Make glad or happy

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
gladden10
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"She danced with joy when she received the good news."
"The children's laughter brought joy to everyone in the room."
"Winning the championship brought immense joy to the team."
"The joy on her face was undeniable as she unwrapped the gift."
"His heart was filled with joy when he saw his long-lost friend."
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Word Game Points

Is JOY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, joy is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

JOY has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is JOY a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, joy is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
JOY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.

Is JOY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, joy is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
JOY has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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