Word Comparison
Joy
vsSorrow
/dʒɔɪ/
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Quite different — distinct meanings
📖 Definitions
Joy
nounA feeling of extreme happiness or cheerfulness, especially related to the acquisition or expectation of something good.
Also: Anything that causes such a feeling.
Sorrow
Definition not available.
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