20 Essential English Idioms

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Joy

joy
noun
\ˈjȯi\

: a feeling of great happiness
: a source or cause of great happiness : something or someone that gives joy to someone
: success in doing, finding, or getting something

Full definition:

1
a :  the emotion evoked by well-being, success, or good fortune or by the prospect of possessing what one desires :  delight
b :  the expression or exhibition of such emotion :  gaiety

2 :  a state of happiness or felicity :  bliss
3 :  a source or cause of delight

Delightful

de•light•ful 
adjective
 \di-ˈlīt-fəl, dē-\

: very pleasant : giving or causing delight
:  highly pleasing {a delightful surprise}

{It has been delightful meeting you.}
{That was a delightful party.}

First known use: circa 1530

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Dashing

The first of a series I'd like to start called: "Words to Revive".

dash·ing
adjective
of a man or a man's appearance : attractive and impressive in a way that shows confidence

1 :  marked by vigorous action :  spirited {a dashing young horse}
2 :  marked by smartness especially in dress and manners

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