joie de vivre
noun
joie de vi·vre
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Definition of joie de vivre
: keen or buoyant enjoyment of life
he radiates a vitalizing energy, the zest and gaiety of an inexhaustible joie de vivre— Robert Kuttner
Examples of joie de vivre in a Sentence
She is admired for her energy and joie de vivre.
Recent Examples on the Web
The fun, bass-heavy sound embraced the joie de vivre that typifies Abidjan, a city known for its legendary partying. — Ciku Kimeria, Quartz Africa, "The legacy of DJ Arafat and how he took the Coupé Décalé sound to the world," 17 Aug. 2019 So, even as Central Indiana’s real estate market continues to boom for sellers, buyers are shaping it through their desire to bring a certain joie de vivre home. — Stacey Mckenna, Indianapolis Star, "Central Indiana buyers want convenience, quality, and a place to get away," 9 July 2019 That’s the message French authorities are urgently sending residents, and not just for joie de vivre – but as a matter of life or death. — The Washington Post, The Mercury News, "Europe braces for potentially deadly hot spell," 25 June 2019 Despite all this though, recalls Anderson, his mother retailed a joie de vivre until the very end of her life. — Hadley Keller, House Beautiful, "Actress, Artist, and Philanthropist Gloria Vanderbilt Dies at 95," 17 June 2019 For all his joie de vivre and bluster, Willy is a man out of his depth in playing himself. — WSJ, "‘Colette’ Review: Literary History With a Modern Flavor," 20 Sep. 2018 But on the other side of its signature joie de vivre, 5 can become restless and impatient. — Aliza Kelly Faragher, Allure, "The Basics of Numerology: How to Calculate Your Life Path and Destiny Numbers," 16 July 2018 His cynical joie de vivre, his puckish smile, his elevation of curiosity as a virtue. — Southern Living, "All Southerners Will Appreciate How Anthony Bourdain Spent Atlanta Layovers," 11 June 2018 Instead, Marsha had this joie de vivre, a capacity to find joy in a world of suffering. — Anne Branigin, The Root, "These Are the Women of Color Who Fought Both Sexism and the Racism of White Feminists," 15 Mar. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'joie de vivre.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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joie de vivre
noun
English Language Learners Definition of joie de vivre
formal
: a feeling of happiness or excitement about life
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