joy

English

/dʒɔɪ/

noun
Definitions
  • A feeling of extreme happiness or cheerfulness, especially related to the acquisition or expectation of something good.
  • Anything that causes such a feeling.
  • Luck or success; a positive outcome.
  • (obsolete) The sign or exhibition of joy; gaiety; merriment; festivity.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English joye derived from Old French joie derived from Latin gaudia, gaudium (joy, delight).

Origin

Latin

gaudium

Gloss

joy, delight

Concept
Semantic Field

Emotions and values

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

Kanji

喜, 悦, 慶, 歓

Emoji
😂 😹

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