joy
noun
the emotion of great delight or happiness caused by something exceptionally good or satisfying; keen pleasure; elation.
joys
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pluralof joy.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Given the phrase’s innate poeticism, it’s often used by scholars, authors, casanovas and perhaps overly didactic filmmakers to convey the fleeting intensity of life’s most burning joys.
From Salon ● Aug. 26, 2026
Fortunately, I’m healthy enough to travel — one of my greatest joys in this chapter of life.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 23, 2026
Still, in “This Is Me,” Panettiere also wrote about the joys of her job.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 17, 2026
It’s all she grew up knowing, and these days, it’s where some of her deepest friendships and greatest joys are.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 29, 2026
She charmed them with heartwarming tales of making popadam in her grandmother’s kitchen while simultaneously introducing the old woman to the joys of hip-hop.
From "Beauty Queens" by Libba Bray
