joie de vivre
Your joie de vivre is your delight in simply living your life. People who seem to enjoy life in a cheerful and spirited way are often described as having joie de vivre.
This phrase, which literally means "joy of living" in French, is frequently used by English speakers. Use it to talk about anyone who lives fully and passionately, appearing to enjoy and revel in every single moment. Do you notice and appreciate the small things? Are you grateful for everything life offers you? Do people love being around you? It must be your joie de vivre!
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a keen enjoyment of livingtype of:enjoymentthe pleasure felt when having a good time
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