joy

JOY, noun 1. The passion or emotion excited by the acquisition or expectation of good; that excitement of pleasurable feelings which is caused by success, good fortune, the gratification of desire or some good possessed, or by a rational prospect of possessing what we love or desire; gladness; exultation; exhilaration of spirits.JOY is a delight of the mind, from the consideration of the present or assured approaching possession of a good.Bring heavenly balm to heal my country's wounds, JOY to my soul and transport to my lay.2. Gayety; mirth; festivity.The roofs with joy resound.3. Happiness; felicity.Her heavenly form beheld, all wished her joy 4. A glorious and triumphant state.--Who for the joy that was set before him, endured the cross. Hebrews 12:2.5. The cause of joy or happiness.For ye are our glory and joy 1 Thessalonians 2:19.6. A term of fondness; the cause of you.JOY, verb intransitive To rejoice; to be glad; to exult.I will joy in the God of my salvation. Habakkuk 3:18.JOY, verb transitive To give joy to; to congratulate; to entertain kindly.1. To gladden; to exhilarate.My soul was joyed in vain.2. To enjoy; to have or possess with pleasure, or to have pleasure in the possession of. [Little used. See Enjoy.]