joy

Definition

  • n. the emotion of great happiness
  • n. something or someone that provides a source of happiness

Word forms

Present participle
joying
Past tense
joyed
Third person singular
joys
Past participle
joyed

Example sentences

  1. n.

    The arrival of spring brings joy to everyone in the town.

  2. vt.

    Her kind words joyed him after a long day at work.

  3. vi.

    They joyed at the news of their friend's engagement.