B2noun 1K

Joy

🇬🇧 UK /["/dʒɔɪ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/dʒɔɪ/"]/

Meaning of Joy

a feeling of great happiness

In simple words: A feeling of great happiness.

Joy in a sentence

• The birth of her child brought her immense joy.
• He felt a surge of joy when he heard the good news.
• Finding a great book can fill a rainy day with joy.
• There is a certain joy in helping others without expecting anything in return.
• The festival was a celebration of life and joy.

How to use Joy

Use 'joy' in both spoken and written contexts. It's suitable for formal occasions as well as casual conversations. Avoid using it in contexts that require a more restrained emotion.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Imagine a joyful person jumping up with joy, spreading happiness everywhere.

Related words

Collocations with Joy

• pure
• real
• sheer
• bring somebody
• experience
• feel
• go
• to your joy
• with joy
• joy at
• dance, jump, sing, weep, etc. for joy
• joy and sorrow
• joys and sorrows
• pure
• real
• sheer
• bring somebody
• experience
• feel
• go
• to your joy
• with joy
• joy at
• dance, jump, sing, weep, etc. for joy
• joy and sorrow
• joys and sorrows

Synonyms for Joy

• happiness
• delight
• pleasure
• gladness
• elation

Opposites of Joy

• sorrow
• sadness
• misery

Common mistakes with Joy

• Confused with 'happy'—'joy' is a deeper feeling.
• Used as a verb—'joy' is a noun.
• Saying 'the joy of' without completing the thought.

Frequently asked questions about Joy

What does Joy mean?

A feeling of great happiness.

What is the definition of Joy?

a feeling of great happiness

How do you use Joy in a sentence?

The birth of her child brought her immense joy.

Can you give another example of Joy?

He felt a surge of joy when he heard the good news.

What are synonyms for Joy?

Common alternatives include happiness, delight, pleasure, gladness, elation.

What is the opposite of Joy?

Opposite meanings include sorrow, sadness, misery.

What words go with Joy?

It commonly pairs with pure, real, sheer, bring somebody, experience, feel, go, to your joy, with joy, joy at, dance, jump, sing, weep, etc. for joy, joy and sorrow, joys and sorrows, pure, real, sheer, bring somebody, experience, feel, go, to your joy, with joy, joy at, dance, jump, sing, weep, etc. for joy, joy and sorrow, joys and sorrows.

What are common mistakes when using Joy?

Confused with 'happy'—'joy' is a deeper feeling. Used as a verb—'joy' is a noun. Saying 'the joy of' without completing the thought.

How do you pronounce Joy?

US: /["/dʒɔɪ/"]/, UK: /["/dʒɔɪ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Joy?

Use 'joy' in both spoken and written contexts. It's suitable for formal occasions as well as casual conversations. Avoid using it in contexts that require a more restrained emotion.

What CEFR level is Joy?

"Joy" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.