Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with joy in American Collocation
joy
noun
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
great
In a very short time she learned to walk, to the great joy of her mother.
impossible to describe
We went through an experience that ranged from pure terror to indescribable joy.
lasting for a long time
The believer will know eternal joy in heaven.
without a limit
Nothing else brings such unbridled joy to so many people.
complete
The band get together for the sheer joy of making live jazz happen.
lasting for a short time
But the joy was short-lived as the home side drew level six minutes later.
feel joy
We experienced both joy and sadness as we listened.
She took joy in everything she did in her life.
cause joy
It is clear that he brought joy to many.
discover joy
It was a great thrill to watch so many children discover the joy of performing.
discover joy again
I’ve rediscovered the joy of doing nothing.
express joy
The music expresses joy, love, and life.
remember joy
I remember the joy that reading gave me.
cause many people to feel joy
They find a pleasure in spreading joy around them.
share joy
Her neighbours and friends share her joy.
imagine someone’s joy
Imagine my joy when I heard the news.
show joy
She radiates joy and vivacity as well as a profound sense of innocence.