1. (n.) The passion or emotion excited by the acquisition or expectation of good; pleasurable feelings or emotions caused by success, good fortune, and the like, or by a rational prospect of possessing what we love or desire; gladness; exhilaration of spirits; delight.
2. (n.) That which causes joy or happiness.
3. (n.) The sign or exhibition of joy; gayety; mirth; merriment; festivity.
4. (n.) To rejoice; to be glad; to delight; to exult.
5. (v. t.) To give joy to; to congratulate.
6. (v. t.) To gladden; to make joyful; to exhilarate.
