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joy Synonyms
Another word for joy
Choosing another word for joy depends on context, so the 29 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 4 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
A feeling of great pleasure, happiness, or inner delight.
Usage Example
"The children jumped with delight when they saw the first snowfall of the season."
Strongest
delight
happiness
elation
Strong
jubilation
bliss
euphoria
ecstasy
glee
rapture
exultation
• noun (Context 2)
A person, thing, or experience that causes great happiness or satisfaction.
Usage Example
"Working with such a dedicated and creative team has been an absolute delight."
Strongest
delight
pleasure
Strong
treat
blessing
treasure
gem
godsend
Weak
boon
• noun (Context 3)
Success, satisfaction, or a favorable outcome in an endeavor (usually used in negative or interrogative contexts).
Usage Example
"We tried calling the customer service desk several times, but we got no luck."
Strongest
luck
success
Strong
satisfaction
progress
headway
Weak
avail
• verb (Context 4)
To feel or express great pleasure or happiness; to rejoice (primarily literary or archaic).
Usage Example
"The poet wrote of how his heart joyed at the return of spring."
Strongest
rejoice
exult
Strong
delight
revel
glory
jubilate
triumph
Opposites of joy
The opposite of joy shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
sorrow
grieve
grief
mourn
misery
sadness
despair
lament
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Joy. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/joy