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love of life

NOUN
joie de vivre
Synonyms
STRONGEST
gaiety
WEAK
delight enjoyment gladsomeness happiness high spirits joviality joy joyfulness joyousness lightheartedness merriment molliness spiritedness
Antonyms
WEAK
depression sobriety

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Sr. Mary Pat’s love of life and gratitude for all things would light up a room and touch everyone’s soul.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 23, 2025

It came from love — my love for Elvira, my love for our children and grandchildren, and my love of life.

From Salon • Mar. 11, 2025

"His legacy will live on in the countless lives he touched with his kindness, compassion, sense of humour and love of life."

From BBC • Jul. 15, 2024

He brought us a sense of equality, a love of life … I see him as a historical companion.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 4, 2023

Fabienne, Carmen, and Eric spent a great deal of time in outdoor restaurants, discussing their love of life and enjoying colas served without ice.

From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris