joy

gioia

Forte sentimento di felicità e piacere.

In inglese semplice: A strong feeling of happiness and pleasure.

• Her face was full of joy.
• He cried with joy when they arrived.
• The children brought us great joy.

Come si usa: joy at something (She felt joy at the news.); joy of doing something (He discovered the joy of growing vegetables.)

Sinonimi: delight, happiness

Contrari: sorrow, sadness

Espressioni comuni: full of joy, tears of joy, bring joy

gioia, piacere

Persona, cosa o attività che rende molto felici.

In inglese semplice: A person, thing, or activity that makes you feel very happy.

• This book is a joy.
• Our new kitchen is a joy to use.
• She discovered the small joys of village life.

Come si usa: a joy to do something (The little car is a joy to drive.)

Sinonimi: delight, pleasure

Espressioni comuni: a real joy, joy to someone, joy to use