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joy vs rhapsody

rhapsody vs joy

joy and rhapsody both are nouns.

joy is a verb but rhapsody is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
joy Yes No Yes No
rhapsody Yes No No No
As nouns, rhapsody is a hyponym of joy; that is, rhapsody is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than joy:
  • joy: the emotion of great happiness
  • rhapsody: an enthusiastic expression of emotion
joy (noun) rhapsody (noun)
something or someone that provides a source of happiness (in ancient Greece) an epic poem adapted for recitation
the emotion of great happiness (music) a free instrumental composition in one extended movement; typically emotional or exuberant in character
an enthusiastic expression of emotion
joy (verb) rhapsody (verb)
feel happiness or joy
make glad or happy
Difference between joy and rhapsody

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