DEFINITION

JOY:
• (n.) The passion or emotion excited by the acquisition or
expectation of good; pleasurable feelings or emotions caused by
success, good fortune, and the like, or by a rational prospect of
possessing what we love or desire; gladness; exhilaration of spirits;
delight.
• (n.) That which causes joy or happiness.
• (n.) The sign or exhibition of joy; gayety; mirth; merriment;
festivity.
• (n.) To rejoice; to be glad; to delight; to exult.
• (v. t.) To give joy to; to congratulate.
• (v. t.) To gladden; to make joyful; to exhilarate.
• (v. t.) To enjoy.