Antonym: grief, sorrow. Similar words: boy, job, toy, do., go by, gob, poly, pop.. Meaning: [dʒɔɪ] n. 1. the emotion of great happiness 2. something or someone that provides pleasure; a source of happiness. v. 1. feel happiness or joy 2. make glad or happy.
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181. He was borne away with joy when his lost ring was given back to him.
182. Far from being a nuisance, she was a positive joy to have around.
183. Few things compare with the joy of cycling on a bright, sunny spring morning.
184. He cried for joy when he heard that his son had been found alive and well.
185. He spends hours cleaning that motorcycle - it's his pride and joy.
186. It's no good asking him for a contribution ; you'll have no joy from him.
187. It has been said that art is a tryst , for in the joy of it maker and beholder meet.
188. I took a fierce joy in telling them the truth.
189. At first people were sort of crying for joy and embracing each other.
190. She found to her joy that the house had a large garden.
191. I didn't exactly jump for joy when I heard the news.
192. We tried asking local libraries for information, but got no joy from any of them.
193. I'll never forget the look of sheer joy on her face.
194. One of them said the two dead joy riders got what they deserved.
195. She wept for joy when she was told that her husband was still alive.sentencedict.com
196. It's no good asking him for a contribution; you'll get no joy from him.
197. We complained about our rooms but got no joy from the manager.
198. His joy soon turned to anger when he heard the full story.
199. The film is a joy - hilariously funny and unremittingly scabrous.
200. His poems reveal the duality of his nature, the joy and hope, the fear and despair.
201. Between astonishment and joy, she couldn't help bursting into tears.
202. Mrs Stephen was beside herself with joy when she heard the news.
203. I phoned the pub, but no joy. The landlord didn't know where she was.
204. It should have been an occasion for rejoicing, but she could not feel any real joy.
205. I could not hide my joy at seeing him again.
206. She had given him the only joy his arid life had ever known.
207. This poem runs the gamut of emotions from despair to joy.
208. 'Any joy at the shops?' 'No, they didn't have what I wanted.'
209. The real joy of the priesthood is helping people find personal fulfilment .
210. The sailors gave a shout of joy when they sighted land .