Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: joy
IPA transcription: [dʒ'ɔɪ]
Pronunciations of joy
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noun meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: joy, joyousness, joyfulness
    Meaning: the emotion of great happiness
  • Synonyms: joy, delight, pleasure
    Meaning: something or someone that provides a source of happiness; "a joy to behold"; "the pleasure of his company"; "the new car is a delight"
Usage examples
  • I give you joy!"
  • In her heart was joy.
  • He was dizzy with joy.
  • Joy broke upon his face.
  • It was an ecstasy of joy!
  • I almost hiccoughed with joy.
  • She was all her mother's joy.
  • A tremulous joy came upon him.
  • Joy was the stronger, however.
  • All was joy, jollity, and song.
0. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording U2, License CC BY-SA 4.0
1. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Java (software platform), License CC BY-SA 4.0
2. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Ceremonial ship launching, License CC BY-SA 4.0
3. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording List of Canadian Idol finalists, License CC BY-SA 4.0
4. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording C. S. Lewis, License CC BY-SA 4.0