Joy and Joking

Joy

Joy noun - A feeling or state of well-being and contentment.

Joking and joy are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Joking" instead a noun "Joy".

Nearby Words: joyful, joyous, joyless, joyfully, joyously

Joking

Joking adjective - Marked by or expressive of mild or good-natured teasing.
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Joy and joking are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Joy" instead a noun "Joking".

Nearby Words: joke, joker, joked, jokingly, joky
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