English · Word Candidate

joy

/d͡ʒɔɪ/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: joys · joying · joyed

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

A feeling of extreme happiness or cheerfulness, especially related to the acquisition or expectation of something good.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Cảm giác hạnh phúc hoặc vui vẻ cực độ

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Noun

Examples

a child's joy on Christmas morning

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Anything that causes such a feeling.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Bất cứ điều gì gây ra cảm giác đó

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Noun

Examples

the joys and demands of parenthood

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Expressing appreciation and happiness.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Thể hiện sự biết ơn và hạnh phúc

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InterjectionRegister: dated

Examples

'Joy! joy!' he cried, throwing his arms towards Heaven, 'on a grave be the site of our Temple; and now our happiness is for Eternity!'

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To feel joy, to rejoice.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Cảm thấy niềm vui, mừng rỡ

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Verb

Examples

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Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “joy” mean?

A feeling of extreme happiness or cheerfulness, especially related to the acquisition or expectation of something good.

Is “joy” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.