Definition of joy

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"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..

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Bright :: Bright (a.) Sparkling with wit; lively; vivacious; shedding cheerfulness and joy around; cheerful; cheery.
Gratulatory :: Gratulatory (a.) Expressing gratulation or joy; congratulatory.
Cheer :: Cheer (n.) A shout, hurrah, or acclamation, expressing joy enthusiasm, applause, favor, etc..
Life :: Life (n.) Enjoyment in the right use of the powers; especially, a spiritual existence; happiness in the favor of God; heavenly felicity..
Welfare :: Welfare (n.) Well-doing or well-being in any respect; the enjoyment of health and the common blessings of life; exemption from any evil or calamity; prosperity; happiness.
Prebendary :: Prebendary (n.) A clergyman attached to a collegiate or cathedral church who enjoys a prebend in consideration of his officiating at stated times in the church. See Note under Benefice, n., 3..
Festal :: Festal (a.) Of or pertaining to a holiday or a feast; joyous; festive.
Rapture :: Rapture (n.) The state or condition of being rapt, or carried away from one's self by agreeable excitement; violence of a pleasing passion; extreme joy or pleasure; ecstasy..
Joy :: Joy (v. t.) To enjoy.
Thrill :: Thrill (n.) A sensation as of being thrilled; a tremulous excitement; as, a thrill of horror; a thrill of joy..
Rapturous :: Rapturous (a.) Ecstatic; transporting; ravishing; feeling, expressing, or manifesting rapture; as, rapturous joy, pleasure, or delight; rapturous applause..
Smile :: Smile (v. i.) To look gay and joyous; to have an appearance suited to excite joy; as, smiling spring; smiling plenty..
Enjoyment :: Enjoyment (n.) That which gives pleasure or keen satisfaction.
Disherit :: Disherit (v. t.) To disinherit; to cut off, or detain, from the possession or enjoyment of an inheritance..
Paean :: Paean (n.) Any loud and joyous song; a song of triumph.
Blithe :: Blithe (a.) Gay; merry; sprightly; joyous; glad; cheerful; as, a blithe spirit..
Vanity :: Vanity (n.) That which is vain; anything empty, visionary, unreal, or unsubstantial; fruitless desire or effort; trifling labor productive of no good; empty pleasure; vain pursuit; idle show; unsubstantial enjoyment..
Io :: Io (n.) An exclamation of joy or triumph; -- often interjectional.
Confidential :: Confidential (a.) Enjoying, or treated with, confidence; trusted in; trustworthy; as, a confidential servant or clerk..
Tickle :: Tickle (v. t.) To please; to gratify; to make joyous.
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