Basic Details
Word: Joy
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A feeling of great happiness and delight.
Synonyms: Happiness, delight, pleasure, bliss
Antonyms: Sorrow, sadness, misery
Idioms and Phrases
- Joy to the world: An expression that celebrates happiness, usually associated with Christmas. Example: "The children sang 'Joy to the world' during the festive celebrations."
- Jump for joy: To be extremely happy and excited. Example: "She jumped for joy when she heard she won the prize."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The children's faces filled with joy when they opened their presents on Christmas morning.
Example 2: Even with a simple sunset, she felt a sense of joy that brightened her day.
Example 3: Helping others often brings joy not only to them but also to ourselves.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the word "joy" comes from the Latin word "gaudium," which means "joy or pleasure"? This shows how long people have been expressing happiness!
Famous Quote
"The supreme happiness of life is the conviction that we are loved." Victor Hugo
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "joy" mean?
a) A type of food
b) A feeling of great happiness
c) A style of music
d) A form of exercise
Answer: b) A feeling of great happiness
2. Which of these is a synonym of "joy"?
a) Anger
b) Delight
c) Fear
d) Boredom
Answer: b) Delight
3. Which word is an antonym of "joy"?
a) Happiness
b) Bliss
c) Sorrow
d) Pleasure
Answer: c) Sorrow
4. Which sentence uses "joy" correctly?
a) The joy of the sun made me feel cold.
b) She experienced great joy during the festival.
c) Animals do not feel joy.
d) The joy was written in the sky.
Answer: b) She experienced great joy during the festival.
5. What does the idiom "jump for joy" mean?
a) To start jumping
b) To be extremely happy
c) To dance
d) To run fast
Answer: b) To be extremely happy
