the emotion of great delight or happiness caused by something exceptionally good or satisfying; keen pleasure; elation

She felt the joy of seeing her son's success.

a source or cause of keen pleasure or delight; something or someone greatly valued or appreciated

Her prose style is a pure joy.

the expression or display of glad feeling; festive gaiety.

a state of happiness or felicity.

to feel joy; be glad; rejoice.

Obsolete . to gladden.

noun

sadness , sorrow , unhappiness , woe

noun

alleviation , amusement , animation , bliss , charm , cheer , comfort , delectation , delight , diversion , ecstasy , elation , exultation , exulting , felicity , festivity , frolic , fruition , gaiety , gem , gladness , glee , good humor , gratification , hilarity , humor , indulgence , jewel , jubilance , liveliness , luxury , merriment , mirth , pride , pride and joy , prize , rapture , ravishment , refreshment , regalement , rejoicing , revelry , satisfaction , solace , sport , transport , treasure , treat , wonder , enjoyment , pleasure , beatitude , blessedness , cheerfulness , joyfulness , exaltation , excitement , exhilaration , exuberance , festivity glee , happiness , joie de vivre , joviality , jubilation , jubilee , zest

verb

delight , exult , pleasure , cheer , enchant , gladden , gratify , overjoy , please , tickle