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Meanings of joy in English
Synonyms
Examples for "pleasure"
Examples for "pleasure"
1
Background: People commonly use psychoactive substances to increase physical and psychological pleasure.
2
To test the food of a great chef is work of pleasure.
3
Otherwise, he is pleasure without principle, energy without direction, locomotion without purpose.
4
It was a great pleasure working and relaxing there this past week.
5
You cannot know my pleasure to feel again my strength set free.
1
Our delight, however, was soon cast in doubt by the surveyor's report.
2
I delight in the changes that immigration has brought to Irish society.
3
Well, to my surprise and delight, everything was as right as possible.
4
How will the Danube be seen as a tourist delight this year?
5
He took particular delight in pursuing any difficult inquiry in classical antiquity.
Usage of joy in English
1
Is it possible to experience joy daily, not just in special circumstances?
2
Let's try to continue the nice history with a lot of joy.
3
Two great men who gave joy to millions in very different ways.
4
Spin-up begins right now, of course, just to add to our joy.
5
It seemed authentically convincing; it was glorious; it was full of joy:
6
I am sure he will have great joy in hearing this news.
7
The year brought joy, despite being a stinker in so many ways.
8
There is so much contemporary joy achieved in this work, she said.
9
It is my responsibility-andmy great joy-toensure you are provided for.
10
It's a great joy in life. But Sunday was a work day.
11
Brief shots of black-clad armed men standing at attention, pleased; general joy.
12
True news tends to be met with sadness, joy, anticipation and trust.
13
We will have sharp minds, strong bodies, clear purpose, and unabated joy.
14
She had said three magical words that filled Gault with great joy.
15
Love doth stand at his hand; joy doth wait on his command.
16
It's really important to try and extend this love and joy everywhere.
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Joy through the time
Joy across language varieties
United Kingdom
Common
Canada
Common
Australia
Less common
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