Joy - translation, pronunciation and examples
joy
strong happiness
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When to use joy
Невозможно было скрыть радость ребёнка, увидевшего щенка.
Они разделили радость от хороших новостей с соседями.
joy usage examples
Невозможно было скрыть радость ребёнка, увидевшего щенка.
The child's joy at the puppy was impossible to hide.
Они разделили радость от хороших новостей с соседями.
They shared joy over the good news with their neighbours.
Similar words
general positive emotion; deep, often lasting happiness
broader, often longer-term sense of well‑being or contentment
a pleased, often surprised happiness; lighter, sometimes momentary
intense, peaceful happiness or contentment, often idealized
pleasant feeling, can be physical or mental; less about moral joy
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joy synonyms
What's the difference between joy / happiness / delight / bliss / pleasure / enjoyment
general positive emotion; deep, often lasting happiness
She felt joy when she saw her child.
Она почувствовала радость, когда увидела своего ребёнка.
His happiness comes from simple things.
Его счастье происходит от простых вещей.
She was delighted by the gift.
Она была в восхищении от подарка.
intense, peaceful happiness or contentment, often idealized
They lived in domestic bliss for years.
Они много лет жили в домашнем блаженстве.
It was a pleasure to meet you.
Было приятно с вами познакомиться.
He got a lot of enjoyment from painting.
Он получал много удовольствия от рисования.
We had fun at the party.
Нам было весело на вечеринке.
high spirits or exhilarated happiness, often after success or good news
She felt elation after the exam results.
Она почувствовала приподнятое настроение после результатов экзамена.
public or collective rejoicing; celebratory joy
There was jubilation in the streets after the win.
На улицах было ликование после победы.
high-spirited, often mischievous happiness or delight
He laughed with glee at the surprise.
Он с ликованием рассмеялся от сюрприза.
intense, almost overwhelming joy; can be religious or artistic
She listened in rapture to the music.
Она слушала музыку в восхищении.
The hike gave them a sense of exhilaration.
Поход дал им чувство подъёма и радости.
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How to pronounce joy and what this word means
joy translation: радость. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce joy
/dʒɔɪ/
joy translation
радость
joy examples
The child's joy at the puppy was impossible to hide.
joy transcription
/dʒɔɪ/, /ˈdʒɔɪ/
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Questions about this word
joy meaning: what does it mean?
strong happiness
joy pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
joy is pronounced as /dʒɔɪ/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
joy definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
The child's joy at the puppy was impossible to hide. Translation: Невозможно было скрыть радость ребёнка, увидевшего щенка.
Is joy part of Emotions and Feelings vocabulary?
Yes, joy (радость) can be learned in the Emotions and Feelings topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is joy part of Family and Relationships vocabulary?
Yes, joy (радость) can be learned in the Family and Relationships topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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