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| ah |
a word used to express surprise, joy, pain, understanding, dislike, and other feelings. |
| beatific |
characterized by or exhibiting great contentment, peace, or joy; blissful. [1/2 definitions] |
| carol |
a song of joy, especially a Christmas song. [1/3 definitions] |
| cheerless |
without joy or cheer; gloomy, dreary, or dismal. |
| delight |
great pleasure or joy. [3/4 definitions] |
| delightful |
very pleasing; causing joy. |
| ecstasy |
a feeling of great pleasure or joy. |
| emotion |
a strong feeling such as joy, hatred, sorrow, or fear. When one feels an emotion, there are physical changes such as an increase in pulse, crying, or trembling. [1/2 definitions] |
| enjoy |
to find pleasure or joy in. [1/3 definitions] |
| enjoyable |
pleasant; giving joy. |
| exultant |
exhibiting great joy or triumph; jubilant. |
| gladsome |
feeling joy or pleasure; glad. [1/2 definitions] |
| glee |
a feeling of delight or joy. |
| glory |
to be filled with joy and a sense of pride. [1/4 definitions] |
| hallelujah |
a word used to express joy or praise to God. [2 definitions] |
| happy |
feeling joy or pleasure; being glad or content. [1/2 definitions] |
| ho |
used to express joy, surprise, or derision. [1/2 definitions] |
| hurrah |
a word used to express joy, approval, victory, or encouragement. [1/2 definitions] |
| huzzah |
hurray! (used to express approval, joy, appreciation, or encouragement). |
| inflate |
to cause to feel elated, as with pride or joy. [1/5 definitions] |
| joie de vivre |
joy of living (French); the intense pleasure one takes from being alive. |
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