joy

UK
/dʒɔɪ/
US
/dʒɔɪ/

Translations

joynoun
joys
pl
The birth of her child brought her immense joy.
Рождение её ребёнка принесло ей огромную радость.
The festival was filled with music and joy.
Фестиваль был наполнен музыкой и весельем.
joyverb
joyed
Past Simple
joyed
Past Participle
joying
Gerund
UK
/dʒɔɪ/
US
/dʒɔɪ/
She joys in the success of her friends.
Она радуется успеху своих друзей.
joyadjective
UK
/dʒɔɪ/
US
/dʒɔɪ/
Used attributively before a noun (e.g., "joy ride").

Definitions

joynoun
A feeling of great pleasure and happiness.
The joy on her face was evident when she received the good news.
A source or cause of delight.
The new puppy was a joy to the entire family.
joyverb
To experience great pleasure or delight.
She joyed in the success of her students.
To make someone very happy; to gladden.
The news of the victory joyed the whole town.
joyadjective
Used before another noun to indicate that the thing mentioned causes or is associated with great pleasure.
They decided to take a joy ride through the countryside.
joyinterjection
An exclamation expressing happiness or delight.
"Joy!" he cried when he saw the final score.