ADJ.

delirious, ecstatic, fierce, great, heady, overwhelming, pure, real, sheer, true, wild, wonderful | simple | sudden | inner | physical

the physical joys of fine wines and gourmet foods

VERB + JOY

bring sb

Her books have brought great joy to millions of people.

| experience, feel

the pure joy I felt at being free again

| be filled with, be full of | express | find, get, take

I find joy in many kinds of music. She got no joy out of working. I took a fierce joy in telling them the truth.

JOY + VERB

go

All the joy had gone out of his life.

PREP.

to your ~

She found to her joy that the house had a large garden.

| with ~

I could have shouted with joy.

| ~ at

Protesters expressed joy at the government's decision.

PHRASES

dance, jump, sing, weep, etc. for joy

I literally jumped for joy when I heard the news.

| a joy to behold, see, watch, etc.

The children's expressions were a joy to behold.

| your pride and joy

(= a person or thing that makes you feel great pride or satisfaction) The pride and joy of the town is the splendid castle.

| tears of joy