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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But she notes that one of the joys of the film is seeing Elinor learn to enjoy a "wilder, passionate side" of herself.
From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026
The characters in her books doggedly seek the joys of love and art while the apocalypse rages in the background.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 8, 2026
Marquez’s personal journal, which documented her inner joys and struggles over the last year, is also open on a table in the exhibition for guests to read through, draw over, or tear.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 4, 2026
Fortunately, I’m healthy enough to travel — one of my greatest joys in this chapter of life.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 23, 2026
There was a price to be paid for such joys, though; the deck was hard, and he woke stiff and sore, his legs cramped and aching.
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
