📖 joy

noun1 senses

1. something or someone that provides a source of happiness“a joy to behold”
2. the emotion of great happiness

See also: delightpleasurejoyfulnessjoyousness

verb2 senses

1. make glad or happy
2. feel happiness or joy

See also: gladdenrejoice

💭 Feelings & Moods

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