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
Showing posts with label words to revive. Show all posts
Showing posts with label words to revive. Show all posts
Wednesday, July 16, 2014
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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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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Thursday, July 10, 2014
Dashing
The first of a series I'd like to start called: "Words to Revive".
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
2 : marked by smartness especially in dress and manners
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