joie de vivre
Definitions of joie de vivre
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characterized by high spirits and animation
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a keen enjoyment of living
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the feeling of lively and cheerful joysynonyms: gaieté de coeurtypes:type of:joiethe emotion of great happiness
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general activity and motionsynonyms: vivacité
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