Joy

What “Joy” means

Noun

1. A feeling of extreme happiness or cheerfulness, especially related to the acquisition or expectation of something good.
2. Anything that causes such a feeling.
3. Luck or success; a positive outcome.
4. The sign or exhibition of joy; gaiety; merriment; festivity.

Intj

1. Expressing appreciation and happiness.

Verb

1. To feel joy, to rejoice.
2. To enjoy.
3. To give joy to; to congratulate.
4. To gladden; to make joyful; to exhilarate.

Where the word comes from

The noun is from Middle English joye, borrowed from Old French joie, from Late Latin gaudia, neuter plural (mistaken as feminine singular) of Latin gaudium (“joy”), from gaudēre (“to be glad, rejoice”). Doublet of jo and gaudy (“Oxford college reunion”). Displaced native Old English ġefēa. The interjection is from the noun. The verb is from Middle English joyen, joȝen, joien, from Old French jöir, from the Old French noun (see above).

Business name ideas with “Joy”

Industries where “Joy” fits

We suggest this word for 27 business types and industries, including:

• Toy Store
• Agents and Managers for Artists, Athletes, Entertainers, and Other Public Figures
• All Other Amusement and Recreation Industries
• Amusement Arcades
• Amusement and Theme Parks
• Bowling Centers
• Casinos (except Casino Hotels)
• Dance Companies
• Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers
• Golf Courses and Country Clubs
• Historical Sites
• Hobby, Toy, and Game Stores
• Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers
• Marinas
• Museums
• Musical Groups and Artists
• Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions
• Other Gambling Industries
• Other Performing Arts Companies
• Other Spectator Sports
• Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities
• Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events without Facilities
• Racetracks
• Skiing Facilities
• Sports Teams and Clubs
• Theater Companies and Dinner Theaters
• Zoos and Botanical Gardens