the passion or emotion excited by the acquisition or expectation of good; pleasurable feelings or emotions caused by success, good fortune, and the like, or by a rational prospect of possessing what we love or desire; gladness; exhilaration of spirits; delight.-that which causes joy or happiness.-the sign or exhibition of joy; gayety; mirth; merriment; festivity.-to rejoice; to be glad; to delight; to exult.-to give joy to; to congratulate.-to gladden; to make joyful; to exhilarate.-to enjoy.