joy

/dʒɔɪ/
noun
  1. A feeling of great happiness or pleasure.
    • Her face was full of joy as she hugged her friend.
    • The children shouted with joy when they saw the presents.
    • Winning the game brought him pure joy.
  2. Something that causes happiness or delight.
    • The puppy was a joy to have around the house.
    • Reading books has always been a joy for me.
    • Gardening is one of her greatest joys.
verb
  1. To feel or express great happiness; to rejoice.
    • They joyed in the success of their hard work.
    • She joyed over the good news from her family.
    • We joy at the sight of the first spring flowers.