surge of joy
noun phraseUK /sɜːdʒ əv dʒɔɪ/
US /sɝːdʒ əv dʒɔɪ/
A sudden big feeling of happiness.
When she saw her puppy, she felt a surge of joy.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A quick rush of happy excitement in the body.
A surge of joy ran through him as he crossed the finish line.
3. A strong happy feeling that comes all at once.
Opening the gift gave her a surge of joy.
4. A sudden warm feeling of being very glad.
Hearing the good news brought a surge of joy to the whole family.