Joy (Noun)

Meaning ¹

The emotion of great happiness.

Classification

Nouns denoting feelings and emotions.

Synonyms

• Joyousness
• Joyfulness

Antonyms

• Sorrow

Hyponyms

• Lightness
• Jubilancy
• Excitement
• Jubilance
• Jubilation
• High Spirits

Related Words

• Joyous (adjective)
• Joy (verb)

Meaning ²

Something or someone that provides a source of happiness; "a joy to behold"; "the pleasure of his company"; "the new car is a delight".

Classification

Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.

Synonyms

• Pleasure
• Delight

Related Words

• Joy (verb)