joy
Translation
joy, happiness, delight
Examples
Her eyes were full of joy.
Her eyes were full of joy.
It was a joy to watch them play.
It was a joy to watch them play.
Grammar Patterns
full of joy The children were full of joy.
a joy ((to-inf)) It's a joy to see you again.
Similar Words
Synonyms: happiness, delight, elation; Antonyms: sorrow, sadness
Etymology
From Old French 'joie', from Latin 'gaudia', plural of 'gaudium' (joy).
Memory Tips
A 'toy' often brings 'joy'. The words sound similar.