Joy and Laughter

Joy

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

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

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

Laughter noun - An explosive sound that is a sign of amusement.

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Joy and laughter are semantically related in amusement topic. Sometimes you can use "Joy" instead a noun "Laughter".

Nearby Words: laugh, laughing

human	human joy	human laughter
initial	initial joy	initial laughter
endless	endless joy	endless laughter
genuine	genuine joy	genuine laughter
Other adjectives: real, gleeful, great, childish, innocent, cheerful, happy, psychotic, sudden, sadistic.

It's noted throughout the film (and through it's prequel) that most of the monsters aren't naturally scary and when caught off guard can even evoke joy or laughter from the children they victimise.

Source: Western Animation / Monsters, Inc.
But to have brought joy and laughter to thousands of listeners ... might at least have been worth a try.

Source: Well, This Is Not That Trope
The former is, in her own words, a magical clown who spreads joy and laughter wherever she goes.

Source: Web Original / Protectors of the Plot Continuum

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