The passion or emotion excited by the acquisition or expectation of good; that excitement of pleasurable feelings which is caused by success, good fortune, the gratification of desire or some good possessed, or by a rational prospect of possessing what we love or desire; gladness; exultation; exhilaration of spirits. Joy is a delight of the mind, from the consideration of the present or assured approaching possession of a good. Bring heavenly balm to heal my country’s wounds, Joy to my soul and transport to my lay.

Gayety; mirth; festivity. The roofs with joy resound.

Happiness; felicity. Her heavenly form beheld, all wished her joy.

A glorious and triumphant state. --Who for the joy that was set before him, endured the cross. Hebrews 12:2.

The cause of joy or happiness. For ye are our glory and joy. 7 Thessalonians 2:20.

A term of fondness; the cause of you.

To rejoice; to be glad; to exult. I will joy in the God of my salvation. Habakkuk 3:18.

To give joy to; to congratulate; to entertain kindly.

To gladden; to exhilarate. My soul was joyed in vain.

To enjoy; to have or possess with pleasure, or to have pleasure in the possession of.