Happiness vs. Joy

Main Difference

Happiness and joy are emotions and the feelings of satisfaction. Both terms are used alternatively but may differ from each other. There is difference between happiness and the joy based upon the nature and cause of the feeling of satisfaction. Happiness is the temporary feeling of satisfaction for few inutes, days or weeks. Joy is the permanent feeling of satisfaction for a long time.

Happiness vs. Joy — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Happiness and Joy

Happiness vs. Joy

Happiness is a temporary feeling of satisfaction while joy is a permanent feeling.

Happiness vs. Joy

Happiness belongs to material objects while joy belongs to caring for others and gratitude.

Happiness vs. Joy

Happiness belongs to earthly experiences while joy belongs to spiritual experiences.

Happiness vs. Joy

Happiness is from the outward expression of elation while joy is from inward peace.

Happiness vs. Joy

Happiness is based upon outward circumstances while joy is based upon inward circumstances.

Happiness vs. Joy

You may feel the joy any time from your inside while happiness may comes to you external means any time.

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Happiness vs. Joy

Happiness can be experienced from any activity or food while joy is byproduct of life.

Happiness vs. Joy

Joy may belongs to your relation or faith upon God while happiness is from material things.

Happiness vs. Joy

Joy is like oxygen which is with you always while happiness is like rising bubbles which ends up with time.

Happinessnoun

(uncountable) The emotion of being happy; joy.

Joynoun

A feeling of extreme happiness or cheerfulness, especially related to the acquisition or expectation of something good.

a child's joy on Christmas morningThey will be a source of strength and joy in your life.

Happinessnoun

prosperity, thriving, wellbeing.

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Joynoun

Anything that causes such a feeling.

the joys and demands of parenthood

Happinessnoun

Good luck; good fortune.

Joynoun

Luck or success; a positive outcome.

Happinessnoun

Fortuitous elegance; unstudied grace; — used especially of language.

Some beauties yet no precepts can declare, For there's a happiness, as well as care. — Alexander Pope.

Joynoun

(obsolete) The sign or exhibition of joy; gaiety; merriment; festivity.

Happinessnoun

state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy

Joyverb

(intransitive) To feel joy, to rejoice.

Happinessnoun

emotions experienced when in a state of well-being

Joyverb

To enjoy.

Joyverb

To give joy to; to congratulate.

Joyverb

To gladden; to make joyful; to exhilarate.

Joynoun

the emotion of great happiness

Joynoun

something or someone that provides pleasure; a source of happiness;

a joy to beholdthe pleasure of his companythe new car is a delight

Joyverb

feel happiness or joy

Joyverb

make glad or happy

What is Happiness?

Happiness is the temporary feeling of satisfaction for few minutes, days or weeks. Happiness is like the rising bubbles which ends up with time. While taking a tea, the taste of tea is good. It will make you happy but this happiness will last just for the cup of tea. Happiness is from external things and influences.

What is Joy?

Joy is the permanent feeling of satisfaction for a long time. Joy is like oxygen which always surrounds you. Joy is the feeling inside your soul. Joy depends upon your faith. It do not depends upon external factors but is from the core of your heart and soul.