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Joy
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JOY
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Simple meaning
What does Joy mean?
Joy means great happiness.
Dictionary definition
A strong feeling of happiness and delight.
Example sentences
Joy in a sentence
easy
She felt joy when she saw her puppy.
medium
The song filled the room with joy.
hard
The story showed that simple acts of kindness can bring joy.
Synonyms
Words like Joy
Antonyms
Opposite words
sadnessUse for an unhappy feeling.
sorrowUse for deep sadness.
Word family
Joy word family
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Quick practice
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Practice 1
What does joy mean?
Joy means great happiness.
Practice 2
Which sentence uses joy correctly?
The correct sentence uses joy in a natural English context.
Practice 3
Which word is closest in meaning to joy?
Happiness is close in meaning to joy in this context.
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