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Common collocations with joy in American Collocation

joy noun

US /dʒɔɪ/

great

deep
great
immense
intense
much
overwhelming

In a very short time she learned to walk, to the great joy of her mother.

impossible to describe

indescribable
inexpressible
unspeakable

We went through an experience that ranged from pure terror to indescribable joy.

lasting for a long time

eternal
everlasting
lasting
unending

The believer will know eternal joy in heaven.

without a limit

boundless
unbounded
unbridled

Nothing else brings such unbridled joy to so many people.

complete

pure
real
sheer
true
unadulterated
unalloyed
utter

The band get together for the sheer joy of making live jazz happen.

lasting for a short time

short-lived

But the joy was short-lived as the home side drew level six minutes later.

feel joy

experience
feel
get
know
take

We experienced both joy and sadness as we listened.

She took joy in everything she did in her life.

cause joy

bring (someone)
give

It is clear that he brought joy to many.

discover joy

discover
find

It was a great thrill to watch so many children discover the joy of performing.

discover joy again

rediscover
relive

I’ve rediscovered the joy of doing nothing.

express joy

convey
express

The music expresses joy, love, and life.

remember joy

recall
remember

I remember the joy that reading gave me.

cause many people to feel joy

spread

They find a pleasure in spreading joy around them.

share joy

share

Her neighbours and friends share her joy.

imagine someone’s joy

imagine

Imagine my joy when I heard the news.

show joy

radiate

She radiates joy and vivacity as well as a profound sense of innocence.