Joy and Promise

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

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

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

Promise noun - A person's solemn declaration that he or she will do or not do something.

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Joy and promise are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Joy" instead a noun "Promise".

particular	particular joy	particular promise
certain	certain joy	certain promise
initial	initial joy	initial promise
endless	endless joy	endless promise
Other adjectives: sheer, real, great, personal, sole, mere, local, magical.

Cryptic Background Reference: Ned's POV constantly mention the events that transpired at the Tower of Joy and the promise he made to Lyanna at her deathbed, and how it has taken a huge toll on him.

Source: Literature / A Game of Thrones
She has finally fulfilled her promise to her sister of getting out and finding a new family, and is so overcome with joy she lets out a majestic roar.

Source: Fan Fic / It's not the Raptor DNA
Subverted later on after Ed saves her from Scar and they promise that the next time she cries for him, it will be tears of joy.

Source: He Will Not Cry, So I Cry for Him

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