joie de vivre

noun

Definition of joie de vivrenext
as in enjoyment
formal a feeling of happiness or excitement about life She is admired for her energy and joie de vivre.

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Recent Examples of joie de vivre This summer, the two have channeled the joie de vivre of Saint-Tropez into an exclusive cocktail and food pairing experience at the Moët & Chandon Champagne Bar at Harrods. — Rachel Dube, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026 Rich reds, electric greens, and tropical blues appear in many of our summer collections and are taking over city streets from Paris to New York, lending everything a sporty, high-energy joie de vivre. — Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 24 June 2026 From $197,195 As its moniker implies, our grand-tourer category celebrates an automobile that imbues any long journey with joie de vivre. — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 17 June 2026 The memories, artwork, belly laughter, handmade jewelry, oil paintings, sculptures, costumes, and all around joie de vivre live on. — Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 15 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for joie de vivre
Recent Examples of Synonyms for joie de vivre
  1. enjoyment
  2. delight
  3. joyfulness
  4. cheerfulness
Noun
  • In a Harris Poll survey published Wednesday, 65% of American adults reported spending $100 or more on playful activities or products — such as craft kits or action figures — for personal enjoyment between June 2025 and June 2026.
    — Renée Onque, CNBC, 23 Oct. 2026
  • My enjoyment now came from sitting back and watching her shine.
    — Diana Daniele, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of enjoyment
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  • Wesley Fofana missed what proved to be the final kick of the shootout, smashing it well over the crossbar and into The Kop at Anfield as Liverpool fans roared in delight.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Dimensional, smooth, and an absolute delight to look at, calf hair also brings with it the benefit of longevity, meaning the Coach handbags above are guaranteed to stay in tip-top shape for years (if not decades) on end.
    — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of delight
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  • Marcocci believes Valentino’s key brand values, including femininity, strength, grace, joyfulness and craftsmanship, chime with Chinese consumers.
    — Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2026
  • This strophic song in five verses conveys the journeyman’s joyfulness through a jaunty, tuneful vocal line over a steadily striding piano accompaniment.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of joyfulness
Noun
  • Leaders, in particular, have the power to shift the mood of their teams, not by pretending everything is fine or manufacturing cheerfulness but through tone, body language, and small actions.
    — Harvard Business Review, Harvard Business Review, 22 Sep. 2026
  • The service Professionalism comes with genuine warmth, cheerfulness, and a sense of people absolutely loving their jobs.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of cheerfulness

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“Joie de vivre.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/joie%20de%20vivre. Accessed 1 Nov. 2026.

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