Joyance
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈd͡ʒɔɪəns/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Joyance is a noun meaning (archaic, poetic) Enjoyment, joy, delight.
Meaning
(archaic, poetic) Enjoyment, joy, delight.
Example Sentences
...for excess of joyance never knew How went the day and how it came again.
So dreadfully he towardes him did pas, / Forelifting vp a loft his ſpeckled breſt, / And often bounding on the bruſed gras, / As for great ioyaunce of his newcome gueſt.
O the one life within us and abroad, Which meets all motion and becomes its soul, A light in sound, a sound-like power in light, Rhythm in all thought, and joyance everywhere—
There with great ioyance and with gladſome glee, / Of faire Pœana I receiued was, / And oft imbraſt, as if that I were hee, / And with kind words accoyd, vowing great loue to mee.
Word Forms
- joyances
- joyancy
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include joyancy, jouissance, joydom, joyhood, lust, joyousness.
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