joys
Sources of elation
Joys is the plural of joy—instances of happiness or delight: the simple joys of childhood, life's joys and sorrows.
It often appears in contrast with troubles or paired with pleasures.
To say something joys someone is archaic or poetic for bringing them happiness.
Overwhelming ecstatic feeling
- ecstasyOverwhelming intense delight
- blissPerfect, serene felicity
- exhilarationIntense joyful excitement
- euphoriaIntense emotional high
jubilation · exultation · thrill · delight · beatitude · transport · nirvana · transcendence
Undisturbed mental quietude
- peacefulnessState of quiet tranquility
- satisfactionState of fulfilled desires
- fulfillmentState of achieved purpose
- tranquilityUndisturbed peacefulness
ease · comfort · well-being · harmony · gratitude · equanimity · composure · quietude
Vocal expression of amusement
- giggleSoft, silly vocalization
- playRecreation or staged drama
- gamesOrganized competitive activities
- whimsyPlayful, capricious quality
fun · merriment · frolic · antics · mirth · levity · tomfoolery · silliness
Yielding to desire
- gratificationPleasure from satisfying desires
- luxuryExpensive nonessential comfort
- leisureFree time for relaxation
- sensualityPursuit of physical pleasure
hedonism · savoring · treat · relish · gusto · decadence · pampering · epicurean
Organized public celebration
- partyGathering for celebration
- carnivalTraveling amusement attraction
- fiestaFestive public celebration
- galaFestive formal occasion
jubilee · ceremony · banquet · merrymaking · festivities · gathering · conviviality · pageant
rapture
Overwhelming ecstatic feeling
- ecstasyOverwhelming intense delight
- blissPerfect, serene felicity
- exhilarationIntense joyful excitement
euphoria · jubilation · exultation · thrill · delight · beatitude · transport · nirvana · transcendence · glory
serenity
Undisturbed mental quietude
- peacefulnessState of quiet tranquility
- satisfactionState of fulfilled desires
- fulfillmentState of achieved purpose
tranquility · ease · comfort · well-being · harmony · gratitude · equanimity · composure · quietude · acceptance
laughter
Vocal expression of amusement
whimsy · fun · merriment · frolic · antics · mirth · levity · tomfoolery · silliness · jest
indulgence
Yielding to desire
- gratificationPleasure from satisfying desires
- luxuryExpensive nonessential comfort
- leisureFree time for relaxation
sensuality · hedonism · savoring · treat · relish · gusto · decadence · pampering · epicurean · delicacy
festival
Organized public celebration
- partyGathering for celebration
- carnivalTraveling amusement attraction
- fiestaFestive public celebration
gala · jubilee · ceremony · banquet · merrymaking · festivities · gathering · conviviality · pageant · parade
sunrise
Morning light's arrival
breeze · flowers · sunshine · stargazing · fireflies · dewdrops · rainbows · picnic · stroll · cuddle
- life storyautobiography, memoir, early years, childhood, memories
- Marian devotionVirgin Mary, rosary beads, Our Lady, Mother of God, Madonna
- inner lifeidentity, feelings, memory, thoughts, self-discovery
joyshardships
Severe difficulties or suffering
trials · tribulations · afflictions · burdens · troubles
- tears of joyCrying from positive emotion
- pride and joyMost treasured person or thing
- jumped for joyExpressed elation through leaping
- jump for joyLeap from sheer elation
- jumping for joyExuberant celebratory motion
- pure joyUnmixed, complete happiness
joy, enjoy, joyful, enjoys, enjoyment, enjoyable, joyous, joyless, overjoyed