Definition
- (noun) A feeling of extreme happiness or cheerfulness, especially related to the acquisition or expectation of something good. “They will be a source of strength and joy in your life.”
- (noun) Anything that causes such a feeling. “the joys and demands of parenthood”
- (noun) Luck or success; a positive outcome.
- (noun) The sign or exhibition of joy; gaiety; merriment; festivity.
- (verb) To feel joy, to rejoice.
- (verb) To enjoy.
- (verb) To give joy to; to congratulate.
- (verb) To gladden; to make joyful; to exhilarate.
Word stats
- Joy contains 3 letters: 1 vowel(s) and 2 consonant(s).
- It uses 3 unique letters.
- Estimated syllable count: 1.
- Scrabble-style letter score: 13.
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Words starting with JOY
- joyed
- joyful
- joyfuller
- joyfullest
- joyfully
- joyfulness
- joying
- joyless
- joyous
- joyously
- joyousness
- joyridden
- joyride
- joyrider
- joyriders
- joyrides
- joyriding
- joyrode
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Frequently asked questions
What does Joy mean?
A feeling of extreme happiness or cheerfulness, especially related to the acquisition or expectation of something good.
How many letters are in Joy?
Joy has 3 letters.
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