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:b. with a and pl.: an instance or kind of this. | :b. with a and pl.: an instance or kind of this. | ||
− | :c. The expression of glad feeling; outward rejoicing; mirth; jubilant festivity. | + | :c. The [[expression]] of glad [[feeling]]; outward rejoicing; mirth; jubilant festivity. |
:d. maiden of joy, a courtesan (F. fille de joie). Obs. | :d. maiden of joy, a courtesan (F. fille de joie). Obs. | ||
− | :e. ellipt. An expression of sympathetic joy, a congratulation. Cf. phr. to give one (the) joy. Obs. | + | :e. ellipt. An [[expression]] of sympathetic joy, a congratulation. Cf. phr. to give one (the) joy. Obs. |
:f. Used interjectionally, as an expression of joy. | :f. Used interjectionally, as an expression of joy. | ||
− | :g. colloq. Result, satisfaction, success. Esp. with negative, and freq. | + | :g. colloq. Result, satisfaction, success. Esp. with negative, and freq. [[ironic]]al. |
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+ | <center>For lessons on the [[topic]] of '''''Joy''''', follow [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Category:Joy '''''this link'''''].</center> | ||
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*2. A pleasurable state or condition; a state of happiness or felicity; esp. the perfect bliss or beatitude of [[heaven]]; hence, the place of bliss, [[paradise]], heaven; = BLISS 2c, GLORY 7. Obs. or arch. | *2. A pleasurable state or condition; a state of happiness or felicity; esp. the perfect bliss or beatitude of [[heaven]]; hence, the place of bliss, [[paradise]], heaven; = BLISS 2c, GLORY 7. Obs. or arch. | ||
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:b. Used (esp. dial.) as a term of endearment for a sweetheart, child, etc.; a darling: cf. JO 2. | :b. Used (esp. dial.) as a term of endearment for a sweetheart, child, etc.; a darling: cf. JO 2. | ||
− | *4. The quality which causes joy; quality or faculty of delighting; = DELIGHT n. 3. Obs. rare. | + | *4. The [[quality]] which causes joy; quality or faculty of delighting; = DELIGHT n. 3. Obs. rare. |
− | *5. Joyful adoring praise and thanksgiving; = GLORY 4. Rendering L. glria (Gr. ), esp. in the doxologies. Obs. | + | *5. Joyful adoring praise and [[gratitude|thanksgiving]]; = [[Glory|GLORY]] 4. Rendering L. glria (Gr. ), esp. in the doxologies. Obs. |
− | *6. a. A jewel. (F. joie, Godef.) Obs. | + | *6. a. A [[jewel]]. (F. joie, Godef.) Obs. |
:b. In E. Indian use from Pg. joia. Obs. | :b. In E. Indian use from Pg. joia. Obs. | ||
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+ | <center>The pursuit of [[happiness]] is an [[experience]] of '''''joy''''' and satisfaction.[http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_55#55:5._THE_ACME_OF_MATERIAL_DEVELOPMENT]</center> | ||
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[[Category: General Reference]] | [[Category: General Reference]] |
Revision as of 21:31, 1 February 2013
[ME. a. OF. joie, joye joy, jewel, F. joie (= Pr. joia, Sp. joya, Pg. joia jewel, It. gioja joy, jewel):pop.L. *gaudia fem. for L. gaudia, pl. of gaudium joy; cf. Pr. joi:L. gaudium.]
- 1. a. A vivid emotion of pleasure arising from a sense of well-being or satisfaction; the feeling or state of being highly pleased or delighted; exultation of spirit; gladness, delight.
- b. with a and pl.: an instance or kind of this.
- c. The expression of glad feeling; outward rejoicing; mirth; jubilant festivity.
- d. maiden of joy, a courtesan (F. fille de joie). Obs.
- e. ellipt. An expression of sympathetic joy, a congratulation. Cf. phr. to give one (the) joy. Obs.
- f. Used interjectionally, as an expression of joy.
- g. colloq. Result, satisfaction, success. Esp. with negative, and freq. ironical.
- 2. A pleasurable state or condition; a state of happiness or felicity; esp. the perfect bliss or beatitude of heaven; hence, the place of bliss, paradise, heaven; = BLISS 2c, GLORY 7. Obs. or arch.
- 3. a. A source or object of joy; that which causes joy, or in which delight is taken; a delight.
- b. Used (esp. dial.) as a term of endearment for a sweetheart, child, etc.; a darling: cf. JO 2.
- 4. The quality which causes joy; quality or faculty of delighting; = DELIGHT n. 3. Obs. rare.
- 5. Joyful adoring praise and thanksgiving; = GLORY 4. Rendering L. glria (Gr. ), esp. in the doxologies. Obs.
- 6. a. A jewel. (F. joie, Godef.) Obs.
- b. In E. Indian use from Pg. joia. Obs.