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She felt joy when she saw her puppy.
What does Joy mean?
Joy means great happiness.
Dictionary definition
A strong feeling of happiness and delight.
Example sentences
Joy in a sentence
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The song filled the room with joy.
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The story showed that simple acts of kindness can bring joy.
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What does joy mean?
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Which sentence uses joy correctly?
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Which word is closest in meaning to joy?
Happiness is close in meaning to joy.
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MeaningJoy means great happiness.
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Synonyms
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sadnessUse for an unhappy feeling.
sorrowUse for deep sadness.
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Hint for students
Joy means great happiness.
Common mix-up
Joy is not the same as sadness. Joy means joy means great happiness.
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Read this model sentence: The song filled the room with joy. Clue words: song, filled, room. Underline clue words that show why joy fits instead of sadness. Now write one new sentence that shows joy without using the word joy. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show joy?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The song filled the room with joy." Why does joy fit better than sadness?
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