joy
UK: dʒɔɪ | US: dʒɔɪ
n. a feeling of great pleasure or happiness
n. a source or cause of delight
v. (archaic) to rejoice or take pleasure in something
The word "joy" originates from the Old French "joie," which means "rejoicing" or "gladness." This, in turn, derives from the Latin "gaudia," the plural of "gaudium" (joy), rooted in the verb "gaudēre" (to rejoice). Over time, the spelling and pronunciation evolved in Middle English to "joye," eventually simplifying to "joy." The core idea of exuberant happiness has remained consistent throughout its linguistic journey.
The children’s laughter filled the room with joy.
She felt a surge of joy when she received the good news.
Traveling brings him immense joy.
The festival is a time of joy and celebration.
(Archaic) They joyed in each other’s company.