joie de vivre
noun
joie de vi·vre
ˌzhwä-də-ˈvēvrᵊ 
: keen or buoyant enjoyment of life
he radiates a vitalizing energy, the zest and gaiety of an inexhaustible joie de vivre—
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She is admired for her energy and joie de vivre.
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In The White Lotus’s fine second season, Woodall played an Essex tough with a lovable joie de vivre, a seductive combination that seemed to announce the arrival of a new star.
—Graham Hillard, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 21 Feb. 2025
There’s a sort of innocence and playfulness to both of them and a joie de vivre as well as pure desire.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 12 Feb. 2025
Beyond the performances, the evening was full of poignant moments, including a recollection by host Enrique Santos, who serves as president/CCO of iHeart Latino, that illustrated both Cruz’s spirit and joie de vivre.
—Leila Cobo, Billboard, 3 Sep. 2019
The complication only needs adjusting every 122 years—an ageless classic bursting with joie de vivre just like Goldblum.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 6 Jan. 2025
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Graham Hillard, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 21 Feb. 2025
There’s a sort of innocence and playfulness to both of them and a joie de vivre as well as pure desire.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 12 Feb. 2025
Beyond the performances, the evening was full of poignant moments, including a recollection by host Enrique Santos, who serves as president/CCO of iHeart Latino, that illustrated both Cruz’s spirit and joie de vivre.
—Leila Cobo, Billboard, 3 Sep. 2019
The complication only needs adjusting every 122 years—an ageless classic bursting with joie de vivre just like Goldblum.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 6 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for joie de vivre
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“Joie de vivre.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/joie%20de%20vivre. Accessed 26 Feb. 2025.
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