Joy and Optimism

Joy

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

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

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

Optimism noun - An inclination to believe in the most favorable outcome.

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Joy and optimism are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Joy" instead a noun "Optimism".

pure	pure joy	pure optimism
initial	initial joy	initial optimism
endless	endless joy	endless optimism
genuine	genuine joy	genuine optimism
Other adjectives: sheer, simple, extreme, boundless, innocent, cheerful, childlike, general, apparent, mere, eternal, giddy, unbridled.

It Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time: Invoked as a chapter title Jade-Colored Glasses: All the veteran zombie hunters have had most of their joy and optimism ground out of them.

Source: Webcomic / The Zombie Hunters
A symbol of happiness, joy, energy, optimism, and accomplishment.

Source: Useful Notes / Tarot Cards
Joy has been with Riley since birth, and supplies Riley's optimism.

Source: Western Animation / Inside Out

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