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| ah |
a word used to express surprise, joy, pain, understanding, dislike, and other feelings. |
| carol |
a song of joy, especially a Christmas song. [1/3 definitions] |
| 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. |
| 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] |
| hurrah |
a word used to express joy, approval, victory, or encouragement. [1/2 definitions] |
| joyous |
full of joy; happy. |
| jubilant |
having or showing great joy; having a happy feeling of success. |
| overjoyed |
filled with joy; extremely happy. |
| paradise |
a state or place of great beauty, delight, or joy. [1/2 definitions] |
| pleasure |
a feeling of happiness, delight, or joy. [2/3 definitions] |
| radiant |
showing joy, happiness, or other good feelings; glowing or beaming. [1/2 definitions] |
| rapture |
great happiness, joy, or ecstasy; bliss. |
| rejoice |
to be full of joy or show great pleasure (sometimes followed by "in"). |
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