A2 — Elementarynoun
gioia
joy, delight
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
felicitàallegrialetiziaesultanzacontentezza
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
tristezzadoloreangosciamalinconiaafflizione
Usage note
'Gioia' is an intense, exuberant happiness. 'Allegria' is cheerfulness in company. 'Contentezza' is quieter satisfaction. 'Gioia!' is also an affectionate term of address.
Example
"La nascita di un figlio porta una gioia indescrivibile."
"The birth of a child brings an indescribable joy."
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