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high spirits vs joy

joy vs high spirits

high spirits and joy both are nouns.

high spirits is not a verb while joy is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
high spirits Yes No No No
joy Yes No Yes No
As nouns, joy is a hypernym of high spirits; that is, joy is a word with a broader meaning than high spirits:
  • high spirits: a feeling of joy and pride
  • joy: the emotion of great happiness
Other hypernyms of high spirits include joyfulness, joyousness.
high spirits (noun) joy (noun)
a feeling of joy and pride something or someone that provides a source of happiness
the emotion of great happiness
high spirits (verb) joy (verb)
feel happiness or joy
make glad or happy
Difference between high spirits and joy

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